Youngest Professional Divemaster
Record Holder
Metric
Date Achieved
Location
Atlas Record ID
Henry Wilkinson
18 years, 13 days
30 November 2025
Marmaris, Muğla [Turkey]
20426032
Henry Wilkinson was certified as a PADI Divemaster on 30 November 2025 in Marmaris, Muğla, Turkey, at the age of 18 years and 13 days, establishing a new world record for Youngest Professional Divemaster. Following review of primary credential documentation and age verification, Atlas World Records confirmed that his achievement surpassed the previously recognized benchmark.
Transparent Adjudicator's Statement
Summary of Claim
Henry Wilkinson claims the title of Youngest Professional Divemaster, based on being born on 17 November 2007 and receiving the professional rating of PADI Divemaster on 30 November 2025 in Marmaris, Muğla [Turkey], making him 18 years and 13 days old at the time of certification.
Evidence Submitted
Atlas World Records reviewed the following materials in support of the claim:
An official PADI Divemaster certificate indicating that Henry Wilkinson was awarded the professional rating of Divemaster on 30 November 2025.
Government issued photo ID.
An Atlas submission form declaring the claimant’s date of birth as 17 November 2007 and confirming that the achievement had already been completed at the time of submission.
The claimant reported that the achievement had not received prior media coverage and had not been submitted to another record certification body at the time of filing.
Comparative and Cross-Archive Benchmark Review
Atlas conducted a comparative review of publicly documented claims and prior Atlas certifications relating to the title “Youngest Professional Divemaster.” Prior to this adjudication, the publicly recognized official world record holder under this category was Emily Pelton, whose credential had previously been verified and certified by Atlas World Records under comparable documentation standards. Atlas compared the documented age at the time of professional certification between the prior benchmark and the present claim. Based on verified dates, Henry Wilkinson was 18 years and 13 days old on the date his Divemaster credential was issued. Upon comparative review, this establishes a younger verified age at the time of professional certification than the previously recognized benchmark. Accordingly, this certification supersedes the prior benchmark and establishes a new Atlas world record for Youngest Professional Divemaster.
Verification Methodology
This record was evaluated under Atlas Verification Protocol (AVP-72), applying credential-based validation and calendar-precise age computation. Atlas reviewed the submitted PADI Divemaster certificate to confirm the credential type, recipient name, and issuance date. Atlas verified that the claimant name on the submission form matches the name appearing on the credential. Atlas calculated age by measuring the exact number of calendar days between the declared date of birth (17 November 2007) and the certification issuance date (30 November 2025). No reliance was placed on media coverage or third-party commentary, as primary credential documentation was sufficient to adjudicate the claim.
Adjudication Findings
Atlas finds that:
Henry Wilkinson was awarded the professional rating of PADI Divemaster on 30 November 2025. The claimant’s declared date of birth is 17 November 2007. Based on calendar-day precision, the claimant was 18 years and 13 days old at the time the credential was issued. The previously recognized official benchmark holder for this title was Emily Pelton. The present claim establishes a younger verified age at the time of professional certification than the prior benchmark.
Conclusion
Atlas World Records concludes that Henry Wilkinson achieved the professional rating of PADI Divemaster on 30 November 2025 in Marmaris, Muğla [Turkey], at the age of 18 years and 13 days, and is therefore certified as the record holder for:
Youngest Professional Divemaster
Verified and Authenticated by the Atlas World Records Adjudication Committee 12 February 2026
