The previous record of 241.7 meters was set by Stig Severinsen (Denmark) on 17 June 2011 at the World Championships in Shanghai, China. He swam underwater for 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
The longest distance ever swam underwater is 244.62 meters, achieved by Karina Olsson (Sweden) at the ?resund bridge in Malm?, Sweden on 26 August 2017. She swam underwater for 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
In third place is Yannick Kraz (France) with a distance of 240.91 meters, achieved on 2 August 2009 at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy. He swam underwater for 2 minutes and 45 seconds.