On April 9th the inaugural South Florida Apnea Challenge international Freediving competition occurred at the Florida International University.
DeeperBlue.com Editor-at-Large Francesca Koe was on hand to cover the event (as well as be a judge) and you can see our gallery from the event below.
You can also read our full report from the event here.
South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016
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Diego Rodriguez
Two male divers with medals at South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016 pool event, smiling after competition, sunny day, clear blue sky, outdoor aquatic center, palm trees in background.
Busted foot pocket but still a White Card
Two divers smiling in the pool after a freediving competition at the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, with other participants in the background.
Diego Rodriguez Prepares
A diver practicing free immersion in a pool during the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, with an instructor observing poolside.
Eddie Gonzales Dynamic Swim
A freediver performs a breath-hold training session in a swimming pool during the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, showcasing apnea skills and underwater discipline.
Edson Rojas from Peru
A young male diver prepares for a freediving competition at the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, sitting poolside with a coach or fellow competitor nearby.
A Happy Luis Arismendi after Dynamic
A male diver smiles after completing a freediving session at the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, showcasing underwater training and competitive apnea skills.
Leo Lupoli Smiling After a Personal Best
A smiling male participant stands in the pool after a freediving competition at the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, with a fellow diver in the background.
I'm Okay
A swimmer in the pool giving an OK signal during the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, highlighting competitive freediving and breath-hold skills.
Leo Lupoli Doing Static and Judges
Participants receive coaching and tips during a freediving training session at the outdoor pool, part of the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016 event.
Marking the Airway upon Surface
Swimmers preparing for apnea training at South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016.
Ricardo Paris and Eddie Gonzales
Two male freedivers smiling after competition at South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016.
The Lady Winners - Claire Paris (USA), Karla Mendez (Venezuela), Ashleigh Baird (USA)
Swimmers with medals at South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016 after competition. Participants celebrate their achievements outdoors on a sunny day with pool and palm trees in the background.
The Winners Medals
Precise timing equipment used during the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016 to track divers' performance and endurance.
The Winning Men - Leo Lupoli (Venezuela), Luis Arismendi (Venezuela), Eddy Gonzalez (USA)
Three male freedivers with medals at the poolside during the South Florida Apnea Challenge 2016, celebrating their achievements in freediving competition.Photography © Claire & Ricardo Paris, Roy Ferreira and Francesca Koe