Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Sport
Competitive Swimming, Freediving
Languages
Russian
Children
1 child: Alexey Molchanov
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
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Natalia Molchanova: Russian free diver (1962-2015).
Born in Ufa (died at age 53).
Biography
Natalia Vadimovna Molchanova was a Russian champion freediver, multiple world record holder, and the former president of the Russian Free Dive Federation. Described as "possibly the world’s greatest freediver," Molchanova set an unparalleled standard in the sport. She believed, “Freediving is not only a sport, it is a way to understand who you are,” reflecting her deep connection to the sport. Throughout her career, she achieved 42 world records and earned 22 world championship medals, 19 of which were gold.
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Natalia Molchanova was born on and passed away on at the age of 53.
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Natalia Molchanova was born in Ufa.
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