Jayson Edward Ramirez recently made waves in the freediving world when he achieved a remarkable depth of 85 meters. This dive earned him his seventh National Record, a significant milestone in Philippine freediving.
Ramirez, who began his freediving journey in January 2021 with Freedive Tribe PH, has quickly risen through the ranks, despite facing challenges like limited training time and Typhoon Kristine.
In just three years, he has earned certification as an instructor under the Molchanovs Program and has become one of the most sought-after freediving instructors in Batangas.
Although new to competitive freediving, Ramirez has already made an impact, starting his competitive career in October of last year. His rapid ascent culminated in the Mabini Depth Quest, where he demonstrated not only his technical skill but also his mental resilience, training through the disruptions caused by Typhoon Kristine.
With his sights now set on reaching 100 meters, Ramirez is preparing to compete at the AIDA and CMAS World Championships, hoping to represent the Philippines internationally. His goal is not only to compete but to raise the profile of Philippine freediving, showing that Filipino athletes can thrive in international competitions.
Ramirez calls his most recent accomplishment one of his best experiences.
