Where is Alessia Zecchini Now? We discuss the Italian Freediver following the release of the Netflix documentary film The Deepest Breath.
The Deepest Breath is a 2023 Netflix documentary that examines the extreme sport of freediving and one particular story that ended in tragedy. The film tells the story of two highly talented and motivated individuals who found a love of the sport and embraced the danger and thrill of taking part in it,
The highly accomplished diver Alessia Zecchini was driven to attempt increasingly dangerous challenges. On one particular dive, events would conspire against her and her partner and safety diver, Stephen Keenan, resulting in tragedy.
The film is difficult to watch, and the dangers of the sport are made clear, but as is sometimes the case with extreme sports people, they are there for the thrill, and the more they do, the more they push themselves.
The film, by Laura McGann, looks at the world of the divers and explains what occurred on the fateful day that Stephen and Alessia attempt to swim through the arch in The Blue Hole in Dahab.
Although beautifully filmed, the scenes of the divers do start to create an almost oppressive atmosphere, both calming and claustrophobic at the same time.
This article is a companion piece to the film and will answer the question: where is Alessia Zecchini now?
Who is Alessia Zecchini?
Alessia Zecchini, born June 30, 1992, is a record-breaking Italian free diver. Since she was a teenager, she loved diving, and since 2012, she has been part of the indoor and outdoor Italian national freediving team.
Alessia has had a prestigious career, winning sixteen gold medals, five silver, and two bronze at the World Championships. On her website, Alessia says, “When people ask me why I love free diving, I think of these three words: depth, enthusiasm, and commitment. Free diving for me is this, and much more.”
She explains the rigid training required for the sport and states that she can spend three to four hours a day between the gym and the pool. Alessia would make her first appearance in an official competition in 2011.
She would finish second in two disciplines in the Italian Championship in Turin. It would be in 2013, in Kazan, that she would become a world champion for the first time, as well as scooping a silver and bronze in two other indoor events.
On a trip to Egypt, she met and fell in love with the Irish free diver Stephen Keenan. Alessia wanted to attempt a particular dive there, and Stephen would be her safety diver. Now a couple, Alessia would stay in Dahab with Stephen and work towards the dive featured in the Netflix documentary.
Where is Alessia Zecchini now, and is she still alive?
Alessia is alive and continues to dive and compete in competitions worldwide. If you are interested in her current standing within the sport, you can check out all her recent triumphs on her website.
Her website has also curated her numerous appearances in media, including newspaper articles, magazine features, and interviews.
How long can Alessia Zecchini hold her breath?
Sources indicate that she can hold her breath for three minutes.
