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Audrey Mestre
(1974 - 2002)
French biologist and diver
French biologist and diver
French biologist and record-setting deep-sea diver.
Audrey Mestre was a French biologist who became a pioneering free diver. In 2002, she set a women's world record for constant weight diving, reaching depths beyond 160 meters. Her ambitious record attempt in the Dominican Republic tragically ended in her death when equipment failures prevented her safe ascent. Mestre's dedication to pushing human limits brought attention to the sport of free diving. Her legacy continues to inspire deep-sea divers and researchers exploring the ocean's depths.
Audrey Mestre