One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits

Dive into the captivating world of competitive freediving with 'One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits.' This compelling narrative explores the extraordinary life of Nicholas Mevoli, one of the sport's most talented athletes, who pushed the boundaries of human capability in pursuit of freedom beneath the waves. Follow his journey from a lonely youth to becoming a star at the Vertical Blue competition, where his story takes a tragic turn. With breathtaking storytelling and in-depth insights, this book delves into the risks and rewards of pushing the limits in one of the planet's most perilous environments. Experience the thrill and the danger, as 'One Breath' highlights the intense passion that drives freedivers to explore the ocean's depths, risking everything for a single breath. This narrative nonfiction masterpiece captures not only Mevoli's legacy but also the inspirations of current freediving champions continuing to shatter records. Perfect for adventure seekers, sports enthusiasts, and those intrigued by the human spirit's resilience, 'One Breath' offers an unforgettable glimpse into the underwater world and the allure of extreme sports. Get your copy today and cherish a story that resonates with anyone who dares to push limits.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780670079193
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336


Description:
Competitive freediving - diving as deep as possible on a single breath - tests the limits of human ability in one of the most hostile environments on earth. The sport's top athletes regularly swim hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface, reaching such depths that their organs compress, light disappears, and one mistake could kill them.

Even among freedivers, few have ever gone as deep as Nicholas Mevoli. As a child he used diving as a way of escaping a frequently lonely existence. When he discovered competitive freediving, Nick was a prodigy - within a year he was shattering records. More than that, with his good looks and burning intensity, he became a star. So when Nick arrived at Vertical Blue, the world's premier freediving competition, in 2013 he was widely expected to continue his incredible success. Instead, that fateful competition turned out to be his last, and suddenly the very future of freediving was called into question.

With unparalleled access and masterfully crafted prose, One Breath traces Nick's painful, triumphant, and ultimately tragic tales, while also tacking present-day efforts of top divers to keep challenging records despite mounting risks. The result is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, a work that speaks powerfully to the human impulse to keep pushing limits, whatever the cost.

'A powerful story about a dangerous, beautiful sport and an unforgettable young man.' Elizabeth Gilbert

'With echoes of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild . . . A mesmerizing and haunting tale by a very fine writer.' Neal Bascomb, author of The Perfect Mile


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