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Archana Sankara Narayanan: Archana Sankara Narayanan, India's leading freediver, has achieved another milestone by breaking two national records at the Manado Apnea competition in Indonesia held from August 1 to 3.

Archana reached 38 metres in Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB) and an unprecedented 40 metres in Constant Weight (CWT), becoming the first Indian woman to cross the 40-metre mark in a competitive freediving event.

The achievement strengthens her position as India's deepest female freediver and brings her total to a record 11 national titles.