CMAS 2025 Indoor Freediving World Championship – Day 1 Report
CMAS 2025 Indoor Freediving World Championship – Day 1 Report
Discipline: Dynamic Without Fins (DNF)
Date: May 20, 2025
Venue: Olympic Aquatic Centre, Athens, Greece
The CMAS 2025 Indoor Freediving World Championship officially opened with the Dynamic Without Fins (DNF) discipline, held in the world-class facilities of the Olympic Aquatic Centr in Athens. This historic sporting venue proved a fitting stage for what promises to be a remarkable championship, with CMAS once again setting the global benchmark for excellence in underwater sports organization.
The championship brings together over 260 athletes from 44 countries, highlighting the truly global spirit and growing international reach of CMAS freediving competitions. Athletes from around the world competed across three official CMAS age categories: Juniors (15–17 years), Seniors (18–49 years), and Masters (50+ years). With a total of 134 athletes, the day's event showcased not only the sport's elite but also its upcoming talents and long-standing veterans.
Complete results for all age groups—including juniors and masters—are published in the official CMAS competition results PDF, available at CMAS website.
Men's DNF – World-Class Competition and a New World Record
The men's heats built toward a dramatic conclusion, beginning with strong performances and few disqualifications, before turning into a showcase of world-class freediving.
Piotr Kubiak (POL) stunned with a smooth and composed 225.5m performance in his world championship debut.
Kai-Hsiang Chan (TPE) delivered an astonishing 235.5m dive, a massive improvement over his previous personal best.
Mateusz Malina (POL), the WR record holder, reaffirmed his dominance with a new CMAS World Record of 239m, securing the gold in flawless form.
Men's DNF Medalists
Mateusz Malina (POL) – 239m – Gold Medal and New CMAS World Record
Kai-Hsiang Chan (TPE) – 235.5m – Silver medal
Piotr Kubiak (POL) – 225.5m – Bronze medal
Women's DNF
Key moments:
Zsófia Törőcsik (HUN) reached a personal milestone with a powerful and clean 200m dive.
In the final heat, Julia Kozerska (POL) pushed past her own limits to set a new absolute World Record of 214m, reaffirming her place among the sport's greatest.
Julia Kozerska (POL) – 214m – Gold Medal and New CMAS World Record
Zsófia Törőcsik (HUN) – 200m – Silver medal
Magdalena Solich-Talanda (POL) – Bronze medal
A Legendary CMAS Championship
From the very first dive, the quality of this CMAS championship has been evident—not only in athletic performances but in the organizational and safety framework supporting them.
The Greek Federation and the ministry organizing committee diving Greece worked hand-in-hand with CMAS to deliver an amazing experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike.
The safety team, composed of experienced divers, and a medical team from Onnaseio
Hospital responded promptly and professionally to all incidents. Their presence, paired with comprehensive planning, created a safe environment that allowed athletes to focus purely on performance.
Outstanding performances were recorded not just in the senior division, but also among juniors and masters, further proving the accessibility and longevity of the sport of freediving.
Full results, including those from the junior and master categories, are available in the
official CMAS competition results document (PDF) at CMAS Website.
