Mestre, Audrey (1974–2002)
Mestre, Audrey (1974–2002)
French deep-sea diver and marine biologist. Born Aug 11, 1974, in St. Denis, France; died in La Romana, Dominican Repubic, Oct 12, 2002; attended La Paz University; m. Francisco "Pipin" Ferreras (freediver).
In a practice dive off the coast of the Dominican Republic, reached a record depth of 170 meters (558 ft) without an air supply in the sport of "no limit" free-diving (Oct 2002); died during her official attempt; in early years, moved to Mexico with family; began career as a scuba diver; started freediving, setting women's world records; became the 5th deepest freediver in the world with a depth of 125 meters (2000).
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