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There are few physical challenges more uncomfortable than holding your breath underwater as long as you can.
But if your duty is to pull downed military personnel from waters all over the world, you need to prove your ability to perform in the most hostile and unforgiving conditions. That’s why the Air Force has long made breath holds part of its training programs for parajumpers, or parachute rescue specialists.
This week, we’re featuring an episode from our friends at the Outside Podcast (not to be confused with Outside/In) about a parajumper candidate who finds himself facing elimination from training for the most surprising reason: he can hold his breath way too long.
Featuring Travis Morgan and Alex Hutchinson
Listen to more from the Outside Podcast here.
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CREDITS
This episode of the Outside Podcast was produced and hosted by Peter Frick-Wright. Editing and music by Robbie Carver.
Outside/In Host: Nate Hegyi
Outside/In Executive producer: Rebecca Lavoie
Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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There are few physical challenges more uncomfortable than holding your breath underwater as long as you can.
But if your duty is to pull downed military personnel from waters all over the world, you need to prove your ability to perform in the most hostile and unforgiving conditions. That’s why the Air Force has long made breath holds part of its training programs for parajumpers, or parachute rescue specialists.
This week, we’re featuring an episode from our friends at the Outside Podcast (not to be confused with Outside/In) about a parajumper candidate who finds himself facing elimination from training for the most surprising reason: he can hold his breath way too long.
Featuring Travis Morgan and Alex Hutchinson
Listen to more from the Outside Podcast here.
SUPPORT
Outside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member.
Subscribe to our (free) newsletter.
Follow Outside/In on Instagram or Twitter, or join our private discussion group on Facebook
CREDITS
This episode of the Outside Podcast was produced and hosted by Peter Frick-Wright. Editing and music by Robbie Carver.
Outside/In Host: Nate Hegyi
Outside/In Executive producer: Rebecca Lavoie
Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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