How is it possible for someone to hold their breath for a very long time?

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The world record is 24 min 37.36 sec

How can they stay conscious for so long on a single breath? Doesn’t the body need a constant supply of oxygen?

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For those interested, google shallow water drowning. Lots of stories about people holding breathe too long and then passing out/dying/nearly dying etc.

Typically “amatuers” trying to compete against someone else in a pool etc. I can hold my breathe longer than you/swim under water longer than you.

Not exactly answering your question of course, but figured I would throw it out there.

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