September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record set by Mike Studer

Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025 and on this day in 2012, American physiotherapist Dr. Mike Studer set a new world record for the underwater marathon at his clinic in South Salem, Oregon.

 

In this episode, we’ll hear from Studer himself about how he prepared for this challenge, why he did it, and what surprising components made the feat harder than you’d imagine.

 

You can check out Studer's book, "The Brain That Chooses Itself" here. 

 

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Bibliography:

• https://www.marathons.com/en/running-gag/mike-studer-the-man-who-ran-a-marathon-underwater/
• https://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Chooses-Itself-Personalized/dp/B0DLP7JVFY
• https://www.worldrecordacademy.com/sports/longest_distance_run_underwater_Mike_Studer_sets_world_record_113073.html
• https://www.litegait.com/instructor/mike-studer
• https://www.tedxsalem.com/physical-therapist-mike-studer-world-record-holder/