Men’s Constant Weight (CWT)

The final men’s competition day at the 35th AIDA Freediving World Championshipconcluded with thrilling performances in the Constant Weight (CWT) discipline, the most iconic depth category in competitive freediving. After a weather-induced break, Limassol Bay once again offered ideal conditions for the world’s top male athletes to push their limits — with several dives well past the 100-meter mark, and the deepest reaching 130 meters.

What is Constant Weight (CWT)?

In the Constant Weight discipline, freedivers descend and ascend under their own power, using fins or a monofin, and are not allowed to pull on the rope or drop weights. It’s the most recognized and practiced discipline in the sport.

CWT Men’s Podium Results

Alexey Molchanov (AIN) – 130m
Alexander Vinogradov (AIN) – 117m
Abdelatif Alouach (France) – 109m
Omar Al Ghailani (Oman) – 109m (shared bronze)

Reigning world record holder Alexey Molchanov (CWT WR: 136m) delivered a strong 130m performance, opting for a conservative dive to secure the World Champion title once again. His depth was more than enough to earn him gold, despite an early turn.

Alexander Vinogradov followed with a personal best of 117m, earning silver — his best result of the championship. The bronze was shared between Abdelatif Alouach and Omar Al Ghailani, both reaching 109m with clean surfaces and excellent form.

New National Records Set in CWT

A showcase of the sport’s global rise, multiple national records were broken during the day:

🇴🇲 Oman – Omar Al Ghailani: 109m
🇰🇷 Korea – Jihoon Jang: 107m
🇫🇮 Finland – Tommi Pasanen: 101m
🇵🇪 Peru – Gonzalo Cortes Tavara: 93m
🇶🇦 Qatar – Mohammed Abdulla: 91m
🇨🇾 Cyprus – Loizos Pafitis: 74m
🇨🇷 Costa Rica – Hans Hernandez M: 65m

Overall Men’s Ranking – 35th AIDA Freediving World Championship

After a week of elite performances across all disciplines, the overall podium — determined by cumulative rankings — was finalized:
1. Petar Klovar (Croatia)
𑇐 Consistent, safe performances in all disciplines
𑇐 CNF World Champion, FIM silver medalist, CWTB bronze
𑇐 Back-to-back overall champion, winning the Natalia Molchanova Award
2. Omar Al Ghailani (Oman)
𑇐 National record holder across all disciplines
𑇐 Strong, balanced performances earned him 2nd overall
3. Alexey Molchanov (AIN)
𑇐 Despite a minor blackout in CNF, Molchanov secured gold in CWT and FIM
𑇐 A world record in CWTB earlier in the event solidified his 3rd place overall

This marks the first time the overall category awarded official podium positions for the top three male athletes.

Watch the Championship – Live & On Replay

The full event is available for live streaming and replay via the AIDA Freediving – YouTube, with daily highlights, athlete interviews, and performance analysis.

Links & Resources:

Start lists, results & rankings – AIDA | Event Intermediate Ranking
World Record Archive – AIDA | Symbol of Freediving

About AIDA International

Founded in 1992, the International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA) is the world governing body for competitive freediving, uniting over 60 member nations. Based in Switzerland, AIDA has organized more than 30 world championships and ratified over 300 world records, promoting freediving through sport, safety, education, and research.