WATCH: Waterford woman sets new Irish free dive record of six minutes 12 seconds

An internationally competitive sport, freedivers attempt to remain underwater for as long as possible without the use of a breathing apparatus

Kathy only recently discovered her talent for the sport during the middle of the pandemic and since then has been training and competing at an international level

Waterford native Kathy MacDonald has set a new Irish free diving record, holding her breath for more than six minutes while underwater.

In just 18 months Kathy has amassed an impressive 10 Irish national records and now holds the Irish number one ranking for remaining underwater for six minutes and 12 seconds.