World Champion Freediver Alexey Molchanov - Fight Back Ep. 42

Alexey Molchanov stopped by the Vegas Fight Back Podcast studio to explain to Jake the fascinating world of freediving, his world records, his family background in the sport, being a Russian athlete in the modern political climate, and much more. Alexey Molchanov is a Russian champion freediver, multiple world champion (AIDA and CMAS), world record holder, and freediving promoter. He is also president of the "Freediving Federation" association, head of freediving school named in honor of Natalia Molchanova, and designer and engineer of the freediving equipment brand Molchanovs. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=0s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">00:00</a> Introduction to Alexey Molchanov <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=64s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">01:04</a> What is Freediving? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=177s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">02:57</a> Alexey's World Records <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=279s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">04:39</a> The Dangers of Freediving <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=365s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">06:05</a> Overcoming Fear and Challenges <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=483s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">08:03</a> Training and Techniques <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=527s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">08:47</a> Mental Preparation and Visualization <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=765s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">12:45</a> Adapting to the Environment <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=916s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">15:16</a> Alexey's Personal Journey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1003s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">16:43</a> Legacy of Alexey's Mother <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1122s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">18:42</a> Freediving Community and Competitions <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1588s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">26:28</a> Political Challenges in Sports <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1699s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">28:19</a> Competing Against Younger Athletes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1729s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">28:49</a> End of Career and Losing Passion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1768s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">29:28</a> The Mind Game of Setting Records <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1816s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">30:16</a> Failed Dives and Recovery <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=1915s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">31:55</a> Balancing Travel and Family <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2011s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">33:31</a> Training and Safety Measures <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2218s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">36:58</a> The Importance of Relaxation in Diving <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2231s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">37:11</a> The Role of Breath Work <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2747s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">45:47</a> Community and Favorite Diving Spots <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2853s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">47:33</a> The Growth of Freediving <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=2992s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">49:52</a> Training Beginners vs. Professionals <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=3045s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">50:45</a> Traveling as a Russian Athlete <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGlfz2wpYQ&amp;t=3086s" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">51:26</a> Final Thoughts and Safety Tips <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/freediving" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#freediving</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fightback" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#fightback</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jakeshields" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#jakeshields</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support</a>.