Biography, Wiki, Final Dive, Age, Husband, Kids, Family, Documentary & More

Audrey Mestre (born 11th August 1974, age: 28 when died in 2002) was a popular world record free-diver from France. She was known for setting the record of 130 meters (427 feet) dive in one single breath. She was popular among sports stars during the era of the 90s. But her passion for free-diving took her life on October 12, 2022 when she was setting another world record in free-diving.

And after her death many controversies were raised and many documentaries were released. Her husband Francisco Rodriguez was near to her at the time of her death. He faced a lot of criticism after Audrey’s death.

Who was Audrey Mestre? Netflix movie No Limit is based on Audrey’s life.

Audrey Mestre was a young girl who died at the age of 28 in 2002. She was a professional freediver and world record holder at that time in free-diving. But her tragedic death ended her life and left her dreams in vain. And now in the year 2022 people have started once again talking about her because of a Netflix movie based on her life.

Netflix released the movie ‘No Limits (Sous Emprise)’ on September 9, 2022. This movie introduced the life of Audrey, her struggle, and her achievements. In the end, the audience will experience how the young girl died on 12th October 2002. Audrey’s role has been played by Camille Rowe.

Audrey Mestre Wiki, Biography (Early Life & Education)

Stating all the information about Audrey Mestre’s early life then she was born in Saint-Denis, France. Her birthdate was August 11, 1974. She roses her passion for freediving from her grandfather with whom she use to go on diving South of France. Her grandfather usually took her to swimming classes during winter and also in summer.

She was only 2 and a half years old when she competed in the 25-meter swimming competition. She won this competition and brought her life’s first gold medal. She was having big feet due to which she gets benefited while swimming.

When Audrey Mestre reached her 13th year of age she tried her hand at scuba diving. She later got her first certification in diving at the age of 16. When she was 16 she shifted with her family to Mexico and ended her high schooling there in 1993. Her passion for sea diving and swimming let her choose to study marine biology. Audrey got her degree in Marine biology from La Paz University.

Audrey Mestre BIO/Wiki

Full Real NameAudrey Mestre
Nick NameAudrey
Age (as of 2002)28 years old
Popular asFree-Diver world record holder
ProfessionFree-Diver
Date of Birth11 August 1974
Place of BirthSaint-Denis, France
LanguageFrench and Spanish
EducationGraduate in Marine Biology
SchoolLocal High School
Alam materLa Paz University near the Sea of Cortez, in Baja California – Mexico
Net worthNot Known
NationalityFrench
EthnicityFrench
ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignLibra

Audrey Mestre Family, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)

As we stated that Audrey Mestre was close to her grandfather since her childhood. She was born to her mother Anne Marie Mestre and her father Jean Pierre Mestre. Her parents spent their life in pain after the death of Audrey. Many times interviewers have talked with Audrey’s parents and they have shared that they still miss her.

When Audrey family moved to Mexico she faced difficulty in speaking the Spanish language but later she became fluent in it.

Audrey Mestre Parents, Children, & Personal Life

Father’s NameJean Pierre Mestre
Mother’s NameAnne Marie Mestre
BrotherNot Known
SisterNot Known
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityFrench
NationalityFrench
Relationship StatusMarried
Marriage DateAugust 18th, 1999
Husband NameFrancisco ‘Pipin’ Ferreras
Boyfriend NameFrancisco ‘Pipin’ Ferreras
KidsNone

Audrey Mestre Birthday, Age & Zodiac Sign (Death)

  • Age in 2002- 28 years
  • Death Date- October 12, 2002 
  • Birth Date- 11 August 1974
  • Sun Sign- Leo

Audrey Mestre Husband, Boyfriend & Relationships

The life of Audrey Mestre got changed when she married Francisco Ferreras “Francisco Pipin Ferreras” on August 18th, 1999. Before getting married to Pipin Audrey became a fan of her because he was also a world champion free-diver. Audrey researched and studied a lot about Pipin from newspapers, magazines, and from other sources. Then in February 1996, she got the chance to meet Pipin when he organized a freediving world record attempt in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico.

There to get connected with Pipin Audrey started training under him and got the chance to talk with him. She has a long conversation with him. Later Pipin invited him for a dive. Then Pipin saw Audrey’s skill as a diver and got impressed.

Since then Audrey Mestre has begun to live with Pipin and usually helps him in training work. Audrey set her first world record under the guidance and supervision of Pipin. And later they both got married in 1999. They both were living in Miami, Florida.

Career- Free Diver (Final Dive Video, Book)

Audrey Mestre began her professional career after getting a lot of training from her husband Francsico Ferreras.  In 1997 Audrey began to set an underwater free-diving world record. However, she got succeeded in her attempt in 1999. In 1999 she broke the female world record in free-diving. She set a new record of 125 meters (410 ft) dive in one breath. Then in 2000, she set another world record-breaking her own record by diving 130 meters deep in one breath.

How did Audrey Mestre Die in 2002? (Documentary, Cause of Death)

It was the year 2002 a record of Audrey Mestre of 130 meters free dive was broken by a professional diver Tanya Streeter. Tanya set the record for 160-meter dive. Audrey made her attempt to break the 160-meter record.

On October 12, 2002, she began to break the record for 160-meter dive. Guess what Audrey actually reached 171 meters in her attempt. But destiny decided something else for her. When she reached 171 meters she tried to open the valve of the air tank to inflate the lift bag so that she could reach the surface at a high speed. But Audrey Mestre found that her cylinder is empty and had no air in it.

The rescue diver reached her to help and brought her out of the but it was too late. It took 8 and half minutes to bring Audrey out from the sea.

When she was brought to the surface no proper equipment to help her was there. No medical team was there. And when she was brought to the surface her pulse was working. But due to no medical team near her, it get too late to reach the hospital and she died.

Later her cremation ceremony was organized and her ashes were scattered in the sea.

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Facts You Need to Know About Audrey Mestre

  • Audrey Mestre’s name is added to the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
  • Her husband wrote a book on her life story titled Dive: A Story of Love and Obsession in 2004.
  • Her husband married Juscelina Cacau Melo in 2012.
  • Video footage of the incident of her death has been added by an ESPN documentary film written by Alison Ellwood in 2013.
  • She was diving last in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.

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FAQs of Audrey Mestre

Who is Audrey Mestre?

Audrey was a free diver who died on 12th October 2002 after founding no air in the air tank to inflate the lift bag to reach the surface.

How old is Audrey Mestre when she died?

Audrey was only 28 years old when she died.

When was Audrey Mestre?

Audrey Mestre’s birth date is 11th August 1974.

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