A quick heads up to anyone contemplating holding their breath longer than Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić: think twice. “I seriously think it was one of the worst experiences in my life,” Maričić, ...

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The average breath-holding time is 30 to 90 seconds. This time can very by person due to many factors, such as lung capacity and breath-holding training. Jump to Key Takeaways. Breath-holding is a ...