Other
from freesporttv
24 June 2010
50,000 spectators, 27.50 metres, 14° water temperature and an English winner - the sport’s most distinguished series of competitions started with the victory of cliff diver Gary Hunt. On May 15 the historic port of La Rochelle hosted the eagerly-anticipated high diving battle and it exceeded all expectations. The spectators’ never-ending cheering motivated the athletes to flaunt their jaw-dropping leaps from Saint Nicolas Tower. Orlando Duque (COL) and Kent De Mond (USA) finished second and t...
Other
from freesporttv
24 June 2010
The PURITY and SPIRIT of the sport What makes cliff diving so fascinating? What makes the sport's spirit so strong? A pure sport in a pure location -- no technical gear, no extensive constructions, it's merely all about the body and mind. Besides a solid platform at a minimum height of 26m and 5m deep water these world-class sports competitions only ask for a lot of courage and body control. Is it the very simplicity of this high level sport that makes you addicted? How do you find the perfec...
Other
from freesporttv
24 June 2010
GARY HUNT: OUT OF THIS WORLD 2nd victory for the Briton in Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 in Yucatán His personal perception of cliff diving is "out of this world" and Gary Hunt's performance these days can also be described as not of this world: the 25-year-old's innovative style and creativity culminated in the second consecutive win at Sunday's competition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 in Yucatán, Mexico. The exotic surrounding of Cenote Ik Kil was the perfect ven...
Other
from freesporttv
7 March 2011
For the breathtaking three-second flights, covering at least 26.5 metres between take-off and water entry, extraordinary natural and demanding urban venues have been selected: kicking off in March in Rapa Nui (CHI), the World Series returns to Mexico (Yucatán) in April. The first competition on European soil takes place in Greece (Athens) in May, followed by France (La Rochelle) and Italy (Malcesine) in successive months. After a trip to the US (Boston) in August, the grand final is hosted in...
Other
from freesporttv
13 May 2010
French cliff divers defend Fort Boyard from British conquest. In the early 19th century it was Napoleon who built the massive Fort off the French coast to protect his country from British invaders. 200 years later French world class high divers Hassan Mouti (FRA) and Cyrille Oumedjkane (FRA) met their British rival Gary Hunt for a trial of strength only a few weeks before the start of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 in La Rochelle on May 15.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series - Teaser Dives France
182 Views
Other
from freesporttv
14 May 2010
HIGH DIVING IN “LITTLE CLIFF” Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off in La Rochelle in May 2010 The highest platform, the coldest water, the most eagerly-anticipated competition – the French city of La Rochelle compiles a long list of superlatives for high diving. After overwhelming success in its first year, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will again kick off in the town called “little cliff” which, after heavy winter storms, is now ready to host this dazzling competition. It wa...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 - Pre Event Clip France
114 Views
Other
from freesporttv
15 May 2010
THE MIND THE BODY La Rochelle is the first stop in the fresh season, the divers are not used yet to the extraordinary height and the cold and hard water combined with strong winds challenges them a lot. The diver has to be ready in his mind to execute a perfect and creative leap from the edge.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 - Story Clip France
145 Views
Other
from freesporttv
24 June 2010
50,000 spectators, 27.50 metres, 14° water temperature and an English winner - the sport’s most distinguished series of competitions started with the victory of cliff diver Gary Hunt. On May 15 the historic port of La Rochelle hosted the eagerly-anticipated high diving battle and it exceeded all expectations. The spectators’ never-ending cheering motivated the athletes to flaunt their jaw-dropping leaps from Saint Nicolas Tower. Orlando Duque (COL) and Kent De Mond (USA) finished second and t...
Other
from freesporttv
24 June 2010
Welcome to the Yucatan jungle! For the 2nd stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2010 the worlds best 12 high divers travel to the most remote and special venue - the mystical holes on the northern Yucatan Peninsula. La Quebrada in Acapulco has been famous for cliff diving since 1934 and was location for Hollywood movies with Elvis Presley, but modern competitive cliff diving at the highest sportive level will be presented from the 27m platform on Cenote Ik Kil. Surrounding the remot...
Other
from freesporttv
2 August 2022
In the men’s competition, it went right down to the wire as Popovici delivered a huge final dive to secure a first World Series victory in almost three years. This was after a below par third round effort had once again threatened to scupper his chances. Fellow Romanian Catalin Preda continued his impressive start to the season with second place in Denmark, meaning the overall World Series leader has now occupied every position on the podium at the first three stops. Independent athlete Nikit...
Other
from freesporttv
2 August 2022
Having seen her record-breaking run of 13 straight victories ended by Molly Carlson at the season opener in Boston, Iffland was determined to secure a second straight win as the women’s event made its debut in the Danish capital. The Australian duly delivered as she finished 37 points ahead of compatriot Xantheia Pennisi, who upgraded her career-best result following a pair of third-place finishes in Downpatrick Head and Polignano a Mare last season. Canada’s Jessica Macaulay was able to fina...
Other
from freesporttv
19 July 2022
Second stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2022 in Paris, France: Catalin Preda of Romania secured a dominant victory at the second stop of the 2022 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in its most prominent setting yet across the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday, posting the highest-ever total event score as he powered past reigning champion Gary Hunt of France with the day’s final dive. In the women’s competition, Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland was back to her imperious best in the...
Other
from freesporttv
19 July 2022
Catalin Preda of Romania secured a dominant victory at the second stop of the 2022 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in its most prominent setting yet across the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday, posting the highest-ever total event score as he powered past reigning champion Gary Hunt of France with the day’s final dive. In the women’s competition, Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland was back to her imperious best in the French capital, turning the tables on Canadian rival Molly Carlson to take he...
Other
from freesporttv
7 October 2021
In an exceptional 3-day event, the 2021 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series’ return to magnificent Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, will see 26 athletes launch from the Old Bridge, Stari Most, in honour of the local diving tradition.
It’s the sixth time that the cliff diving elite returns to the historic Stari Most on August 28, and the stage looks set for more history to be added to this challenging location. After a sensational start into the season for wildcard diver Catalin Preda in Fran...
Outdoor
from freesporttv
15 February 2021
In a never-done-before feat, cliff diving’s female favorite Rhiannan Iffland with her diving partner and local hero Constantin Popovici, pushed the boundaries of high diving to the next level as they leaped from the walls of the cone-shaped mining room into the underground high-salinity lake in the depths of Transylvania.
120m under the surface of the Earth and surrounded by a science fiction-like wonderland shaped by salt and humankind, the athletes’ bodies were decelerated from 85km/h to z...
