Petar Klovar

Petar Klovar is a Croatian freediver and, as of 2026, holder of World records in three disciplines: Constant weight without fins (CNF), Free immersion apnea (FIM) and CWTB.[1] He was World no. 2 in the 2025 by the international ranking.[2] He is member of the "Ocean" diving club in Rijeka.[3]

Since 2022, he is also an AIDA referee.[4]

In 2023, Klovar and fellow freediver Vitomir Maričić were removed from the Vertical Blue competition after prohibited substances were found in their luggage. Klovar denied the allegations.[5][6] In January 2024, CMAS found the two athletes to have violated its Code of Ethics and imposed six-month suspensions and €5,000 fines.[7]

Results

At the Depth Quest in Mabini in April 2026, Klovar set a record in the FIM, reaching a depth of 137 meters in approximately 4 minutes, which represents the absolute deepest dive in the history of the competition in all disciplines.[3] After that, he also dived in the CWTB (with fins), where he set a new record with a depth of 128 meters.[3]

Awards

  • 2nd in the international ranking in 2025 by the World Apnea – AIDA International[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Petar Klovar (Croatia)". aidainternational.org. AIDA — International Association for the Development of Apnea. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Priznanje svjetske organizacije: Vitomir Maričić najbolji, Petar Klovar na drugom mjestu" [Recognition from a world organization: Vitomir Maričić is the best, Petar Klovar is in second place]. HRT Sport (in Croatian). Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). 4 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Dva svjetska rekorda i najdublji zaron u povijesti za Petra Klovara" [Two world records and the deepest dive in history for Petar Klovar]. HRT Sport. Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). 28 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Petar Klovar (Judge Profile)". aidainternational.org. AIDA — International Association for the Development of Apnea. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Gard, Lydia. "Inside the deep, dark heart of freediving". The Observer. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Don't hold your breath: doping allegations in Freediving". Sports Integrity Initiative. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "CASE DC 2023-01 Vitomir Maricic and Petar Klovar vs CMAS decision of 24 Jannuary 2024". Confédération Mondiale Des Activités Subaquatiques - CMAS. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
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