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Navy Diver Bob Croft, Record Holder, Dies at 91

2/14/2026

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Bob Croft, a Navy diver known for inflating his lungs, died January 9 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at age 91, his son Jeff confirmed.
He set record free dives to 240 feet without scuba gear.
His feats were documented in Science and featured in CBS News and Life.
In 1967, while a U.S. Navy petty officer, he held his breath for 6 minutes and 10 seconds during a test dive.

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Bob Croft, a Navy diver known for inflating his lungs, died January 9 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, at age 91, his son Jeff confirmed.
He set record free dives to 240 feet without scuba gear.
His feats were documented in Science and featured in CBS News and Life.
In 1967, while a U.S. Navy petty officer, he held his breath for 6 minutes and 10 seconds during a test dive.