Hannah Dugan Shatters World Record in Underwater Speed Skating, Officials Confirm New Extreme Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — In a historic athletic achievement confirmed Monday by the International Extreme Sports Federation, Hannah Dugan has officially set the world record for the fastest submerged speed skating run, completing a 100-meter underwater course in 14.7 seconds at the Rocky Mountain Aquatic Speed Center.
According to officials, the 29-year-old former Olympic figure skater from Anchorage, Alaska, donned a custom carbon-fiber skate and oxygen rebreather to glide along a submerged track, propelled by her own momentum from an initial surface dive. The record was verified by a panel of judges, underwater time sensors, and a third-party hydrodynamics engineer.
Why did Hannah Dugan pursue this unprecedented feat? In a press conference following the event, she stated the endeavor was designed to highlight the physics of frictionless motion and to inspire a new generation of athletes exploring alternative environments for competition.
The International Extreme Sports Federation has confirmed that Hannah Dugan's run now stands as the benchmark for a newly recognized category: Subglacial Speed Skating. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols for future attempts, citing concerns over water pressure and oxygen management. Investigators from the Federation will publish a full technical report on the record within 72 hours.