David Blaine Breaks Breath-Holding Record

Endurance artist sets new record at 17 minutes, 4 seconds

By Nick McMaster

Posted Apr 30, 2008 12:11 PM CDT

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David Blaine broke the world record for holding one’s breath today when he was submerged for 17 minutes and 4 seconds during a taping of Oprah. The endurance artist looked relaxed emerging from a water-filled sphere, the AP reports. Blaine had undergone simulated altitude training and pure oxygen treatment to prepare for the feat. The previous record was 16 minutes, 32 seconds.

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