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by freesporttv
4 July 2014
Only years of highly professional preparation, excellent diving technique and physical and mental strength allow for such acrobatic manoeuvres at speeds of 85kph and safe rip entries. What makes a cliff diver? What are the physical challenges? How to develop a strong mind that can handle with the fear?
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Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – What makes a cliff diver? – Ireland, Inis Mór
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3 July 2014
Episode 4: »The Face« 8a+
Germany – The Altmühltal is the location of the fourth episode. The climbing route called “The Face” became its name because of the similarity to a human face. Jeremy Moffatt from Sheffield joined the legendary climbing-group around Kurt Albert, Norbert Sandner, Norbert Bätz and Ingrid Reitenspieß in the 80s. As Jerry never got enough and always wanted more, he tried to conquer “The Face” and succeeded. Mammut Pro athlete Barbara Bacher tried her best to climb thi...
Reclimbing the Classics | EP#4 The Face 8a+
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3 July 2014
Episode 3: »La Rose et le Vampire« 8b
France - Le Bout du Monde is located in the climbing paradise of Buoux. In the 80’s this famous area was determined to write climbing history. A group of young climbers turned the massive rocks into their playground. Four time overall world cup winner in bouldering Anna Ströhr climbed this legendary route while receiving help and tips from first ascender Antoine le Menestrel. Antoine explains the name of the route: "The route is the vampire, and the ro...
Reclimbing the Classics | EP#3 La Rose et le Vampire 8b
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by freesporttv
1 July 2014
Brazil has football, Ireland the world's best Cliff Divers.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 - All Highlights from Inis Mor
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by freesporttv
30 June 2014
It's not been a glorious summer for England, but the country do at least have one sporting hero: Gary Hunt made it back-to-back wins in Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series competition with another sensational victory on Ireland's Inis Mór on Sunday afternoon.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Action Clip – Ireland, Inis Mór
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by freesporttv
13 June 2014
The first of three battles between female cliff diving athletes happened in Texas. Brave women fought for victory from 20m. The requirements for both male and female athletes are the same. They use the same technique, show a lot of difficulty and have just as much passion for the sport. The height is the only major difference… Does that affect or change their training process? What do the ladies think about the latest developments in their sport? What did it take to come here and what are the...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Men vs. Women – USA, Texas
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by freesporttv
8 June 2014
The brilliant Brit Gary Hunt wins the US leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and Rachelle Simpson takes victory in the women’s competition at Hell’s Gate, Texas, on June 7, 2014. Seven athletes in the final round, and seven ripped entries – it was a red-hot final following a competition that saw outstanding action from 28m and which included six 10s from the judges.
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Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Event Clip – USA, Texas
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by freesporttv
8 June 2014
Gary Hunt (UK) made it once more in his career on the top of the podium. He chose an unbelievably difficult diving programme and solved it in spectacular manner. Reigning champion Artem Silchenko came in second and American Steven LoBue finished third on home soil. 6,700 spectators on Possum Kingdom Lake witnessed the first of three competitions in the Women's World Series from 20m and saw Texan Rachelle Simpson claim first place.
With the highest overall score in a single competition in t...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Action Clip – USA, Texas
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by freesporttv
6 June 2014
After an amazing challenge in Cuba, the World Series travels to the USA Lone Star State, Texas. At Kingdom Possum Lake, two towering cliffs mark the entrance to a small cove. This is Hell's Gate, a sheer break in the cliffs around the lake, which rises more than 30 metres out of the lake. Given the flatness of the surrounding terrain, the cliffs are a visual feast.
14 world-class high divers, eight brave women and two towering cliffs in the heart of Texas provide the perfect mix for a succe...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Teaser Clip – USA, Texas
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Outdoor
by freesporttv
22 May 2014
Wolfgang Güllich was the first climber who accomplished the “Action Directe” route in the Franconian woods in 1991. This route is truly a massive challenge for your fingers, ligaments and sinews. This route had been a whole new dimension of difficulty. However, Wolfgang Güllich and neither Mammut Pro athlete Jan Hojer did not hesitate to climb this hell of a route.
Reclimbing the Classics | EP#2 Action Directe 9a
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by freesporttv
22 May 2014
The Italian climbing area Finale Ligure offers perfect conditions for climbers. Climbing history has been written here for more than 30 years. Andrea Gallo’s 8b+ classic climb “Hyaena” was repeated by Jakob Schubert last December.
Reclimbing the Classics | EP#1 Hyaena 8b+
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by freesporttv
21 May 2014
S3 will put the ZeroG experience within everyone’s reach. Zero gravity flights will be accessible from more than 15 locations across the world. This project is totally out of this world: true weightlessness, allowing your body to float free of the earth’s gravitational pull. All flights last less than 2 hours, during which 15 parabolas are performed, each providing an experience of weightlessness for 20 to 25 seconds. Snowboarding champion Gian Simmen, Gold Medallist in the Men's Halfpipe at...
Out of this world: Swiss Space Systems (S3) ZeroG experience
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by freesporttv
19 May 2014
It’s pure, it’s fast and it takes your breath away. Cliff divers leap aesthetically from almost three times the Olympic height and hit the water at speeds of 85kph, protected only by their concentration, skill and physical control. Watch the Story Clip to get familiar with the basics of Cliff Diving.
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Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – The basics of Cliff Diving – Cuba, Havana
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by freesporttv
13 May 2014
The divers showed breathtaking action at the first stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 in Cuba’s capital Havana. 60.000 spectators couldn`t believe how high the level in professional Cliff Diving has become. Blake Aldridge was the insuperable man. After a moderate performance in the first round on Friday he showed 3 great dives on the main competition day and took home a well-deserved first place, followed by Jonathan Paredes in 2nd and Gary Hunt in 3rd....
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Event Clip – Cuba, Havana
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by freesporttv
12 May 2014
Blake Aldridge takes debut win at 2014 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kick-off in Cuba. With his first victory in a World Series competition, the former Olympic diver has reached his highest goal yet. After his only podium finish in La Rochelle last year, Blake Aldridge made it to the top position in front of 60,000 enthusiastic Cuban spectators along the famous Malecón on a hot Saturday afternoon.
It was a tight fight between the top six athletes in this season’s first 27m battle off Mo...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Action Clip – Cuba, Havana
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by freesporttv
9 May 2014
Between May and October 2014, ten men and five women, from nine nationalities, will gather to perform at the highest level and fighting for glory, challenged by the elements. Every stop includes some wildcard divers who will get the chance to prove their skills from a plunge of over 27 meters.
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off with the first ever cliff diving event – on May 10th in Cuba (Morro Castle) and the sixth year of World Series competition. Morro Castle is a fortres...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2014 – Teaser Clip – Cuba, Havana
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Snowboard
by freesporttv
8 April 2014
The final day of the 2014 VÖLKL WORLD ROOKIE FINALS (WST 3 star) proved that the future of snowboarding is in good hands. The world’s best young snowboarders presented an amazing show at the snowpark Ischgl showcasing an impressive level of riding. For the first time in the history of the tour, the title of the World Rookie Champion is going to Japan conquered by Keita Inamura. 16-years old Katie Ormerod from Great Britain topped the podium in first as best Rookie girl. The contest format was...
2014 Völkl World Rookie Tour Finals Ischgl - Chuck Barfoot Workshop + Finals
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by freesporttv
7 April 2014
On qualification day 2 of the 2014 VÖLKL WORLD ROOKIE FINALS, it was the Rookies’ time to shine. 56 boys and girls up to 18 years competed for their entrances to the big finals which will take place tomorrow. The twelve Rookie boys with the highest scores of today will then fight for the title of the male World Rookie Champion 2014.
2014 Völkl World Rookie Tour Finals Ischgl - Gummi Love workshop + qualification rookie boys
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Snowboard
by freesporttv
7 April 2014
The qualifications for the youngest competitors at the 2014 VÖLKL WORLD ROOKIE FINALS were going down today. Within the 41 strong field of Groms, every rider had the chance to impress the judges in two runs – the best run counted for the ranking. The six best female and the twelve best male Groms qualified to the finals.
2014 Völkl World Rookie Tour Finals Ischgl - Qualifications Groms + Analog Photo Workshop
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Ski
by freesporttv
3 April 2014
Red Bull SKiLLS remains firmly in Swiss hands. After having been hosted for the third time, there are still no names of foreign riders to be found on the list of winners. Mauro Caviezel and Denise Feierabend made it on the top of the podium.
Red Bull SKiLLS 2014 – Event Clip
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