–150

meters

On one single breath

PHILOSOPHY

When I hold my breath beneath the surface of the sea, an entirely new universe reveals itself. A world of endless possibilities, where perceived limitations dissolve. In that moment, I become one with the water—fully immersed, fully present.

With every dive, my body adapts, instinctively drawing on the resources it needs to reach the goal ahead. Freediving has taught me more than performance; it has shown me how to transform weakness into strength by deeply understanding the connection between body and mind.

Through this practice, I’ve come to feel how profoundly we are linked to the ocean and its inhabitants—not as visitors, but as part of a greater whole.

This journey is what drives me forward. To explore further. To dive deeper.

GALLERY

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WORLD RECORD HOLDER

On january 17, 2021, Walid set a New world record in the Variable Weight discipline, achieving a depth of -150 meters in the deep waters of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

PERSONAL BESTS IN COMPETITION

  • WORLD RECORD Variable Weight: – 150 m
  • Free inmersion:-116 m
  • Constant weight: – 116 m
  • Constant weight no fins: -79 m
  • Static: 7min 38’

RECENT ACHIVEMENTS:

  • CWT Gold Medal 
    FIM Silver Medal and General Classification 
    CNF Bronze Medal (Dominica 2024). 
    FIM Silver Medal: – 114 m.
  • Vertical Blue (Bahamas, 2023). 
  • World Champion Title FIM  -116m (Roatan, 2022).
  • World Record VWT variable weight -150m (Sharm El Sheik, 2021). 
  • Vice Champion du Monde (1 médaille d’argent) et 2 médailles de bronze aux Championnats du Monde CMAS (Turquie, October 2021).
  • 2 bronze medals at Vertical Blue (Bahamas, July 2021). 
  • 2 gold medals in CWT and FIM. European Championship (Kalamata, 2020). 
  • Record Continental de CWT: -112m Vertical Blue (Bahamas, 2018). 
  • Gold medal in the general classification Caribean Cup (Roatan 2018). 
  • Continental Record -116m and 2nd in the FIM world ranking (Bahamas, 2017). 
  • Silver Medal at Vertical Blue FILM: -116m (Bahamas 2017). 
  • Médaille d’or au classement général Nirvana Oceanquest (Colombie 2017).

BIOGRAPHY

Walid Boudhiaf is a professional freediver and world record holder in variable weight, becoming the first human to reach a depth of -150 meters. With a rich multicultural background and a profound connection to the ocean, he blends elite performance with a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge.

With years of experience in both competition and instruction, Walid specializes in the mental and physiological dimensions of freediving—focusing on stress control, pressure management, and breath-hold optimization. His approach goes beyond performance, emphasizing self-awareness and mastery under extreme conditions.

Alongside his athletic career, he is deeply committed to ocean exploration and conservation, using his platform to promote awareness and protect marine ecosystems.

Through coaching, speaking, and exploration, Walid aims to inspire others to push their limits, trust the process, and develop a deeper understanding of both themselves and the underwater world.

EXPERIENCE

Freediving allows me to discover a myriad of different aspects involved in the functioning of the human being. It helps me understand how we work, think and perform. It’s a fascinating journey that starts from within.

SPONSORS

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