Deep Water | Tortoise Investigates In good faith | Deep Water Ep6
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Dec 16, 2025 Lydia Gard interviews Vitomir Maričić, a Croatian freediver caught in a scandal regarding drugs and safety in the sport. Vitomir shares his journey in freediving and how he's modernized training methods. They discuss the balancing act between competition safety and making the sport more appealing for viewers. Vitomir confronts allegations of doping, claiming misunderstandings and emphasizing the need for clear medical protocols. Lydia's investigation seeks to spotlight both sides of the saga and the broader implications for the freediving community.
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From Climber To Freediving Coach
- Vitomir Maričić describes discovering freediving after a climbing injury and pivoting to train professionally.
- He says modern sport principles and strength work consumed his life and changed how he approached the sport.
A New Language For Training
- Vitomir frames freediving training in terms of speed, power and conditioning rather than only breathwork and yoga.
- He argues modern methods can professionalise the sport and push depth progression faster.
Encourage Reporting Not Punishment
- Change competition rules so athletes report blackouts and squeezes rather than hide them due to penalties.
- Vitomir says openness will allow better protocols and safer practice across the sport.