How long can the average person hold his or her breath underwater?

zbeckabee

45-75 Seconds based on the following. This answer is for COLD WATER IMMERSION: In a cold water immersion situation there is a reduction in the length of time that one's breath can be held. The ability of an average person to hold their breath in water colder than 60 degrees Fahrenheit is in the range of 15 to 25 seconds, approximately one-third of normal. It has been further reported that a person in water at 41 degrees Fahrenheit was reduced from 45 to 9.5 seconds. One subject's ability was reduced to 0.2 seconds! http://www.wildernessconnection.com/cold2.htm May 26 06, 5:29 PM

darkpresence

The current world record is 8 mins 58 secs. May 29 06, 4:06 PM

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