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Alexey Molchanov Does It Again: 4 Gold Medals and 2 World Records at the CMAS Freediving Depth World Championship 2026 in Roatán
Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov has once again proved why he is considered the most dominant athlete in freediving today. During the CMAS Freediving Depth World Championship (World Underwater Federation) 2026, held in the waters of Roatán, Honduras, from August 14 to 27, Molchanov delivered a flawless performance by taking gold in all four men’s events and setting two new world records.
Technical Details of the Performances
The athlete dominated the senior men’s category, winning all four events with the following official performances:
- Free Immersion (FIM) – 133 meters (New CMAS World Record): Descending and ascending solely by pulling along the guide line with his hands, he improved his previous world record under CMAS rules.
- Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB) – 127 meters (New CMAS World Record): He secured his second world record of the championship. The dive had a total duration of 5 minutes and 25 seconds, which Molchanov noted as the longest dive of his competitive career. WATCH VIDEO – CMAS TV
- Constant Weight Monofin (CWT) – 131 meters (Gold Medal): A clean descent in the most iconic deep freediving discipline that placed him at the top of the podium.
- Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) – 95 meters (Gold Medal): In the most physically demanding event, he completed a technically perfect dive to secure his fourth gold medal.
| Discipline | Depth | Official Result |
|---|---|---|
| Free Immersion (FIM) | 133 m | 🥇 Gold + CMAS World Record |
| Bi-Fins (CWTB) | 127 m | 🥇 Gold + CMAS World Record |
| Monofin (CWT) | 131 m | 🥇 Gold |
| No Fins (CNF) | 95 m | 🥇 Gold |
Athlete Quotes & Impressions
Reflecting on his record-breaking Bi-Fins (CWTB) dive, Molchanov highlighted the challenge of pacing and multi-discipline preparation:
“It was the longest dive of my life (5m 25s). Having to prepare for all four disciplines for this World Championship, I hadn’t trained specifically with bi-fins for several weeks. As a result, my ascent speed wasn’t as fast as usual, but mental control and technical adaptation allowed me to complete the protocol smoothly.”
With this outstanding performance in Roatán, the athlete continues to expand his unprecedented competitive track record and set new benchmarks for deep freediving internationally.
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Results – CMAS Freediving Depth World Championship 2026 – Roatán, Honduras
