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David Blaine Breaks Breath-Holding Record  

Posted Apr 30, 08 12:11 PM CDT in Science & Health Arts & Living    Editor's Choice

(newser) – David Blaine broke the world record for holding one’s breath today when he was submerged for 17 minutes and 4 seconds during a taping of Oprah. The endurance artist looked relaxed emerging from a water-filled sphere, the AP reports. Blaine had undergone simulated altitude training and pure oxygen treatment to prepare for the feat. The previous record was 16 minutes, 32 seconds.

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Magician David Blaine poses for a photo Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
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