How is it possible for some humans to hold their breath for +6 minutes, when the average human can only hold it for app. 1 minute?

Question

I was watching this documentary on free diving, and was wondering how it was possible for these guys to hold their breath for so long compared to every one else

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Funnily enough.. a yt channel called “veritasium” uploaded a video on this EXACT topic.. it is super helpful and actually true

I used to go to swimming practice a lot when i was young and that helped me increase my breath holding capacity.. i can now hold it for more than 2.5 minutes even after stopping swimming practice for a decade