In Chengdu – the host of The World Games 2025 – deep pools offer urban residents an escape from stress and a path to inner peace. With the sport's popularity growing at an annual rate well above the global average, freediving is becoming part of a nationwide movement toward niche and lifestyle sports. World champion Alexey Molchanov visits one of Chengdu's newest pools to meet fans, share his expertise, and see the future of freediving in China – one breath at a time.