Italian Outdoor Freediving Championship

The Italian Freediving Championship on Lake Garda

The Italian Outdoor Freediving Championship returns to Riva del Garda, in the heart of Garda Trentino, for its seventh consecutive edition. The competition, organized by FIPSAS (Italian Federation of Sport Fishing and Underwater Activities) in collaboration with the ASD Gruppo Sommozzatori Riva del Garda, has firmly established itself as one of the most prestigious inland freediving events in Italy.

The competition area is set up in the deep, crystalline waters of Lake Garda, just off Porto San Nicolò in Riva del Garda, in the province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). The exceptional depth of the lake in this section and the clarity of the water make this site one of Italy's most iconic locations for competitive deep-water freediving.

Disciplines

Athletes compete in the main outdoor freediving specialties:

• Constant weight with fins (monofin and bifins)
• Constant weight without fins
• Free immersion (pulling along the rope)

Each discipline requires a single breath descent and ascent without changing one's weight: a challenge that combines athletic preparation, refined technique, and immense mental control.

A Record-Breaking Stage

Open to international athletes, the Riva del Garda Championship attracts some of the world's best freedivers. Over the years, the waters of Lake Garda have hosted numerous inland records, with world-class performances that have solidified the event's reputation well beyond national borders.

An Event Open to the Public

Beyond the competition itself, the event is a great opportunity to introduce the public to the world of freediving. From the shores of Porto San Nicolò, enthusiasts and curious onlookers can follow the competition, the award ceremonies, and the focused, respectful atmosphere that defines this discipline, all set in one of Trentino's most beloved tourist destinations.

Riva del Garda, Capital of Outdoor Sports

With its mild climate and constant winds, Riva del Garda has long been a capital for outdoor sports: sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and, of course, freediving. The Italian Outdoor Freediving Championship enriches the Garda Trentino summer calendar every year with a major national and international sporting event.