Don’t hold your breath | Deep Water Ep4

Lydia Gard from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer presents the fourth episode of "Deep Water," titled "Don't Hold Your Breath," where she investigates doping allegations in freediving. She speaks with Boris Spajic, a Croatian freediver and former national team coach, about his views on performance-enhancing drugs and the increasing influence of money in the sport. Gard also consults with Travis Teigart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, discussing the challenges of maintaining a clean sport and the importance of addressing the culture that enables doping. The episode explores the ethical complexities, the reluctance of individuals to speak out, and the potential consequences for the future of freediving.