Vera Burkard

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Vera Burkard is a renowned Swiss freediver, notable for her remarkable achievements in apnea diving. At 35 years old, she recently set a world record in freshwater diving by plunging 57 meters deep in the Gardasee during the Italian Championships, competing in the challenging CNF (Constant Weight No Fins) discipline. A veterinarian by profession, Burkard balances her career with her passion for diving, often training in the Zürichsee. Her journey into freediving began during her studies in Thailand, and she has since become a prominent figure in the growing Swiss freediving community.