William Trubridge

William Trubridge, a New Zealand freediving world-record holder and organizer of the Vertical Blue competition, shares his pivotal role in the 2023 doping scandal. He dives into the controversial decision to search athletes’ luggage, revealing shocking finds of pharmaceuticals and benzodiazepines. Trubridge faces accusations of bias while grappling with the intense atmosphere during the investigation. The fallout leads to mixed reactions within the freediving community, alongside concerns of safety when sedatives are involved in extreme diving.