longest breath holding
âThe Man Who Doesnât Breatheâ: World-record diver can hold his breath underwater for 22 MINUTES. 1  Stig Severinsen is the holder of multiple records in diving using his 'State of Zen' technique to control his breathing. 2  Also swam 500ft underwater in 2mins and 11secs. 3  Mr Severinsen, 41 from Aalborg, began free diving in 2003.