Nelly Korda has once again grabbed the internet’s attention — but this time, it has nothing to do with golf. In a recent interview, the world No. 1 shared a wild, almost unbelievable story about the longest hour she’s ever spent in a pool, and fans are still trying to wrap their heads around it.
According to Nelly, it all happened during a private training retreat. What was supposed to be a relaxing water recovery session turned into a full 60 minutes of unexpected chaos after her trainer challenged her to stay underwater — with only short breath breaks — for mental endurance.
“I thought it was a joke at first,” Nelly said. “But once we started, it became this insane test of willpower, silence, and stillness. I felt like I entered another dimension.”
She described hallucinating, questioning reality, and even giving herself pep talks underwater just to keep going. “It was the longest hour of my life. I came out feeling like I’d been to war — in chlorine,” she laughed.
The story quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media with disbelief, admiration, and of course, memes. Some called her a “mermaid with mental steel,” while others joked, “Nelly’s next major should be in synchronized swimming.”
One thing’s clear — when it comes to pushing limits, Nelly Korda isn’t just a champion on the course… but apparently in the pool too.
