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Lydia Gard
Investigative reporter and travel writer who discovered freediving and investigates allegations of doping in the sport for Tortoise Investigates/The Observer.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 28min
Deep Water
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Lydia Gard, an investigative reporter and travel writer, dives deep into the world of freediving after discovering its allure at Dean's Blue Hole. Her passion turns into an investigation when she uncovers doping allegations among elite divers. The conversation touches on intense sensations of holding breath, the community's polarized reactions to discovered banned substances, and the ethical implications of competition in the sport. Lydia highlights the dire consequences of unchecked drug use, setting the stage for an urgent conversation about the future of freediving.
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