Turkiye diver sets new world record to celebrate Turkiye centenary

Renowned Turkish diver, Sahika Ercumen, has achieved an extraordinary feat, breaking the world record in the variable weight category without fins, by reaching an astounding depth of 106 meters (348 feet) off the earthquake-stricken coast of Hatay, as a tribute to the centenary of the Republic of Turkiye, Daily Sabah reports.

According to the report, Sahika Ercumen, a trailblazer in Turkish free diving, holds the distinction of being the first athlete, male or female, to reach 100 meters in the constant weight discipline.

Furthermore, she previously secured her name in the Turkish record books with a remarkable 91-meter dive in the constant weight with bi-fins category.

With a legacy of breaking barriers, Ercumen now sets her sights on new horizons.

In an initiative designed to raise awareness and breathe life into the earthquake-ravaged area, Sahika Ercumen embarked on her record-breaking attempt under the inspiring slogan, “Breathing life into Hatay.”

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