Freediver Bjorn Nielsen

Divers will brave the freezing depths of Lake Eacham, diving as deep as 60m without scuba gear, in an Australian-first competition.

Cairns is playing host to the Double Dip Down Under freediving competition on July 24 to 25 with dives taking place on the Atherton Tableland and Woree swimming pool.

Freediver Bjorn Nielsen during a training session at Woree Swimming Pool

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