Breaking Boundaries: Karen van den Oever Sets New Women's Cave Diving Record | Full Interview PART 2

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In this captivating interview, Benjamin Hadfield, Master Instructor, sits down with Karen van den Oever, a fearless cave diver from South Africa, who recently achieved a groundbreaking women's world record.

On October 27, 2022, Karen descended to a staggering depth of 809 feet (246.65 meters) in Bushmansgat cave, South Africa, on open circuit scuba, surpassing her own previous record set in 2021.

Join us as Karen shares her inspiring journey into the world of cave exploration, the challenges she's overcome as a woman in the dive industry, and the incredible details of planning and executing her remarkable 8-hour, 14-minute dive, including dealing with High-Pressure Nervous Syndrome.

Discover the team that supported her, her gas choices, and much more as she breaks down the intricacies of her record-setting adventure. Karen's unwavering determination and pioneering spirit have undoubtedly inspired the next generation of explorers. Don't miss this exclusive interview with a true diving legend!

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