About Li

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Li Karlsén is a former Army Captain that turned athlete and entrepreneur.

Li’s upcoming documentary Ice Queen and book A Life of Breath (2027) captures her journey of testing human limits through breath, spirituality and science. She now shares these insights through talks and a global community dedicated to living stronger, longer, and more consciously.

Grounded from becoming a pilot by a car accident that almost killed her, she then joined the Swedish Armed Forces. She participated in several international missions as a soldier and officer. She realized that most of her battles were internal, not just external in different war zones, leading her to search for peace within via freediving.

Exploring the oceans as a freediver - no matter the temperature

Today, she is one of the world’s best freedivers and instructors, reaching depths below 70 meters, distances longer than 200 meters, and a breath hold of more than 6 minutes. Recently, she completed the longest dive ever done under the icebergs and pack ice in Greenland.

Her next mission is not about depth, distance, or dopamine, but about sharing. She aims to share knowledge, adventures, and experiences that help others reach their full potential, whether you are an athlete, author, or artist. She wants to help and coach others to go beyond their deepest fears to reach their highest level of freedom, whether you're starting running or from a wheelchair.