Ski
from freesporttv
30 August 2017
After a five week summer break, the World Series returns to Texas and the visual feast of two towering cliffs called Hell’s Gate at Possum Kingdom Lake in September, with two title fights in full swing. Orlando Duque is the surprise men's leader heading into the second half of this already thrilling season, while reigning champion Rhiannan Iffland is the women's front-runner once again as she returns to the scene of her first-ever victory. The second half of the Cliff Diving World Series Seas...
Outdoor
from freesporttv
4 September 2017
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS
"Last year was definitely a whirlwind for me. I walked in as the rookie and I didn’t expect to perform the
way I did. I had a lot more pressure coming into this competition. This year I came in with higher
expectations but once I got here and saw the crowd having a great time, the pressure was lifted off my
shoulders and I was able to hit my dives. This result definitely puts me in a good position for the
following two competitions. So I’m going to train hard from h...
Outdoor
from freesporttv
18 May 2017
A summit of a particular nature took place where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean: cliff divers Jonathan Paredes of Mexico and America’s David Colturi dived at the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas. With their aesthetic dives from up to 24m into the ocean, the athletes joined forces and flexed their muscles towards the 6-time champion Gary Hunt from England prior to the most unpredictable season in Red Bull Cliff Diving history. Ever since they qualified for the World Series in 2012...
Red Bull Cliff Diving 2017 - Teaser Dive - Cabo San Lucas (MEX)
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Outdoor
from freesporttv
12 July 2017
Colombia's Orlando Duque rolled back the years with a stunning Red Bull Cliff Diving victory in São Miguel, powering past his younger rivals to land on top of the podium for the first time since 2013.
Steven LoBue of the USA and England's Gary Hunt finished behind the sport’s charismatic legend in second and third respectively with Duque now only 20 points behind the Briton in the overall standings.
Duque said, “It was a tough competition with five or six guys that could have won going...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2017 – Winning Dive Men - São Miguel, Azores (POR)
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Outdoor
from freesporttv
12 July 2017
Colombia's Orlando Duque rolled back the years with a stunning Red Bull Cliff Diving victory in São Miguel, powering past his younger rivals to land on top of the podium for the first time since 2013.
Steven LoBue of the USA and England's Gary Hunt finished behind the sport’s charismatic legend in second and third respectively with Duque now only 20 points behind the Briton in the overall standings.
Duque said, “It was a tough competition with five or six guys that could have won going...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2017 – Winning Dive Women - São Miguel, Azores (POR)
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Other
from freesporttv
13 July 2017
Jack O’Neill, surfer, ocean lover, wetsuit pioneer, boating enthusiast, and founder of the iconic surf company O’Neill, recently passed away in Santa Cruz, California, of natural causes at the age of 94. Through the invention of the wetsuit and his passion, the legendary waterman changed the face of surfing forever.
In celebration of the life of Jack O’Neill, his company O’Neill invited watermen all over the globe to join collective paddle-outs on Sunday, 9th of July 2017, simultaneously a...
Ski
from freesporttv
30 August 2017
After a five week summer break, the World Series returns to Texas and the visual feast of two towering cliffs called Hell’s Gate at Possum Kingdom Lake in September, with two title fights in full swing. Orlando Duque is the surprise men's leader heading into the second half of this already thrilling season, while reigning champion Rhiannan Iffland is the women's front-runner once again as she returns to the scene of her first-ever victory. The second half of the Cliff Diving World Series Seas...
Kite
from freesporttv
2 April 2023
At the opening of the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air World Cup in Bacares (FRA) reigning world champion Mikaili Sol (USA)putting on an assured performance that saw her advance to the semi-finals in nuking conditions in the south of France. The 18-year-old multiple world title holder took no prisoners, throwing down massive mega-loops with back rolls as the wind headed towards 50 knots approaching the end of the day in Barcarès. But in a sign that the teenage prodigy may not get things all her own...
Kite
from freesporttv
2 April 2023
The first event of the GKA Twin-tip Big Air season is about to kick-off at the famous Lords of Tram event at Barcarès in southern France. Twenty-four men and 12 women are registered for the event, including most of the top names in Big Air kiteboarding, promising a spectacular show. The “green” light alert was given to the selected riders, telling them to get to Barcarès as the competition would begin at least three days later.The forecast strong Tramontana winds have shown up right on cue....
Other
from freesporttv
6 March 2023
Carlos Mario (BRA) showed the best performance of the men’s heat. Mikaili Sol (USA) was unbeatable once again at the women’s fleet. The crowd on site could follow world class kitesurfing with lots of big air combos at a wonderful beach in Salinas del Rey, Colombia.
Surfing
from freesporttv
6 March 2023
Third day of the GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup in Salinas del Rey, Colombia: With three days in a row of solid, building wind, the crew is stoked on the conditions. Coming off an action-packed day yesterday, the judges and crowd are looking for another day of big tricks, interesting combinations, and one of the most powerful displays of strength and execution in kiteboarding!
Surfing
from freesporttv
3 March 2023
Second day of the GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup in Salinas del Rey, Colombia began with the men's first heat - the seeding round - where the hungry competitors try to make a name for themselves. The tension was rising as the competitors were eager to get on the water. Jack Rieder (CAN) and Posito Martinez (DOM) were the two standouts of the Second Round and were among the riders that utilized the wave kickers the most. They also executed handle passes in both directions demonstrating excellent...
Surfing
from freesporttv
2 March 2023
On Day 1 the first heats of the women started off. In the first round, Nathalie Lambrecht wasn’t messing around, putting down four solid scores and taking the heat win over Alexandra Torres. In the quarterfinals, Estefania Rosa overtook Therese Taabbel securing her place in the semi-finals and Alexandra Torres laid down a huge S Bend Back 180 to beat out Matilda Roux. The highlight moment of the day, was Mikaili Sol who took home the top score, scoring a solid 8.0 for a stylish Hinterberger 5...
