Guizhou athlete sets new record in freediving

"At that moment, I didn't have much energy to be nervous or afraid because panic could disrupt my rhythm. I had to focus on maintaining my ear pressure balance and breathing rhythm to complete the challenge," Ning said.

"She has only been involved in freediving for 5 years and has achieved such results. I feel happy and proud of her success," said coach Zhu Jinyi. They arrived in the Philippines in March to start training in preparation for the competition.