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by freesporttv
22 May 2011
How does Olympic Diving compare to High Diving
Listening to their individual stories, the first steps were very similar: No matter how high your ambition and talent takes you in the future, it all starts at the side of the pool. Stopovers on various heights are part of the way up for both, but as soon as it comes to the definition of ‘top’, opinions start to differ. The appreciation of each other, though, is as high as it can get. Ahead of the 3rd stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Se...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Athens - Comparison of Olympic and High Diving
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by freesporttv
21 May 2011
Looking for new heroes.
The absence of this season’s two-time winner Orlando Duque due to an injury will certainly rebound in the overall rankings. The so-called ‘Sunken Lake’ at Vouliagmeni will most probably be the place where a new face stands atop the podium of a Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series competition.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Athens - The Olympic Tour Stop
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by freesporttv
17 May 2011
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 continues at the birthplace of modern competitive sports, Athens, Greece, on Sunday, May 22 in an event you can see live on Red Bull TV.
Just a stone’s throw away from Athens’ city centre where the Olympic spirit remains omnipresent, Gary Hunt, Artem Silchenko and Slava Polyeshchuk will be among those fighting it out for victory during the third stop of competition at Lake Vouliagmeni.
Fittingly, it is also the occasion at which two-time Olympic g...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Athens - Countdown to Greece!
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by freesporttv
4 May 2011
Kicking off the women's European star event schedule with a bang
The beaches of Hossegor and Seignosse hosted the first edition of the SWATCH GIRLS PRO FRANCE last year. Boasting the highest possible rating on the star-series circuit, the 6-star event was a key leg in the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) women's world championship tour.
Following its inaugural edition, the event is recognised as one of the standout stops on the international women's surf circuit.
Its second edition...
SWATCH GIRLS PRO France 2011 - Trailer
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by freesporttv
11 April 2011
Stop 2 of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 goes to Orlando Duque (COL)
In the green heart of the Yucatán jungle, Colombia’s Orlando Duque got a second victory under his belt. After winning the kick-off competition in Rapa Nui, the nine-time world champion once more performed outstandingly, receiving two 10s from the judges. The root-covered sacred well in the eco-archaeological park of Cenote Ik Kil, Mexico, was the stunning location for the second stop of the 2011 World Series on Apri...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Yucatan - Event Highlights
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by freesporttv
10 April 2011
TUNNEL VISION
The importance of reference points when diving from 27 metres
Ever looked from bright sunshine into a cave? Or walked into one from clear daylight? Darkness. That is all you see. A black hole, nothing else. The human eye takes several minutes to adjust to the change in light. Without any points of reference you would need to a rope to find your way. However, what if you are travelling at 85kph and only have three seconds to make it through this dark tunnel safely? And, if you...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 – Yucatan - Tunnel Vision
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by freesporttv
10 April 2011
A MEXICAN DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CLIFF DIVER
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series gets into the rhythm for the second stop in Mexico
Coming to Mexico means a change of pace. The day begins relaxed and the Latin American spirit and love for life builds up hourly before it peaks as the air cools down again late in the evening. This rhythm applies perfectly to the high diving elite who have come to the Yucatán Peninsula for the second competition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series this...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Yucatan - The Mexican Way of Dive
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by freesporttv
4 April 2011
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 returns to the Yucatán Peninsula
The root-covered sinkhole close to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in Mexico has assumed an almost mythic dimension. Not only for the descendants of the Maya, but also for the high diving elite who are excited at returning to this truly stunning setting deep in the heart of the Yucatán jungle. Cenote Ik Kil was attributed sacred powers by the pre-Columbian cultures and is the venue for the second competition...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Yucatan - Countdown to the 2nd stop
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by freesporttv
17 March 2011
DUQUE DECIDES HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE
Orlando Duque wins first stop of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011
The navel of the world – that’s what Rapa Nui is for its inhabitants and that’s what the remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean was for the world elite of high diving this weekend. The kick-off competition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 was affected by the Tsunami warning but blessed by the Manu Tara’s – the lucky bird’s – presence and watched by an eager audien...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Rapa Nui: The Event
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by freesporttv
17 March 2011
MOTHER NATURE DICTATES THE PROGRAMME
Tsunami alert for the participants of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011
It was one of the days on which Mother Nature showed her power and forced humankind to obey her wills. Friday morning an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan triggering a ten-metre tsunami and a tsunami warning for the whole Pacific rim. The small group of high divers preparing for competition in Rapa Nui on the weekend was amongst the affected people and still lucky to...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Rapa Nui - Story Clip: Evacuation instead of Training
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by freesporttv
17 March 2011
TWELVE HIGH DIVERS IN GLORIOUS ISOLATION
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 kicks off 3,500km west of mainland Chile
887 moais spread over 163 square kilometres and 12 high divers on a 27-metre platform – the heavyweights of Rapa Nui will bear witness to the heavyweights of cliff diving at the 2011 World Series’ first competition on Chile’s most westerly point. One of the most remote and mystical places in the world has been chosen as the venue to kick off the third season. On East...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Rapa Nui: Kick off on the Easter Island
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by 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...
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 - Trailer: 26 meters, 3 seconds and 85 km/h
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by freesporttv
24 February 2011
Have you ever wondered how the WPER photographers and production crew pass their time when they are finished with their work? Well now we finally know!! They like to play with their flash lights at night and express their love for the WPER! :)
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - I Heart WPER
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by freesporttv
24 February 2011
The most challenging part of this year’s Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 was the 150km of trail-less trekking in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia. The trekking route was split into two sections. The teams had to fight their way through forests and bushes. The second sectioned was shortened by 114km after rain turned the forests into treacherous slippery obstacle courses, covered rock faces with endless waterfalls and, crucially, caused rivers to rise to the point where the course be...
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Day 5: Harsh Terrain
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by freesporttv
24 February 2011
This year’s race involved a total of 248km of mountain biking, 150km of trail-less trekking and 105km of river and sea kayaking in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia. The 14 international teams had just 9 days to cover the distance. Only map and compass were allowed for navigation and only 6 teams managed to finish the race!
The fastest team this year is British team adidasTERREX/Prunesco, winning the world’s last wild race for the THIRD consecutive time! They are followed by US team Gearju...
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Day 3: Be Quick
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by freesporttv
24 February 2011
This year’s route of the Wenger Patagonian Race 2011 lead the competitors through gigantic fjords as they moved along the edge of the third largest continental ice field in the world. This is a virgin and wild area that man has not yet been able to conquer, where no trace of civilization exists!
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Day 2: Land of Ice
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by freesporttv
16 February 2011
Strong winds also caused havoc in the second stage, a 47 kilometre kayaking leg down the Grey and Serrano rivers to the base of the massive Monte Balmaceda. Race organizers, Nomadas Outdoor Services were forced to delay the start of this section as a result of the high winds.
In addition to making the conditions particularly challenging physically, the wind has also caused some equipment problems, including gear problems and a kayak rudder failure.
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Day 1: Kayak with the storm
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by freesporttv
15 February 2011
The start of the 2011 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race proved tough but spectacular as extreme winds (100 km/h!!) blew competitors over on the opening bike section, whipped up the water in Rio Gray but helped to blow away the clouds and clear the Torres massif to create a picture postcard day in Torres del Paine National Park.
The teams soon spread apart along the 60km route as the leaders raced methodically, drafting to protect themselves from the wind. Others struggled and were forced to...
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Day 1: Facing strong winds
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by freesporttv
15 February 2011
In a spectacular start under the crystal clear mountains of Torres del Paine, the 2011 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race began with a wild ride for the racers as they tailed a herd of horses down the dirt track on the opening cycling leg of the event.
Cheered on by crowds of intrigued tourists in the Torres del Paine National Park, race director Stjepan Pavicic waved off the event as bright sunshine made the area look at its spectacular best - but the teams were bemoaning the sunshine as temp...
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - The start of the world’s last wild race!
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by freesporttv
25 January 2011
The Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is a true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye. Racers receive minimal assistance as they traverse through the pristine southern Patagonia by means of trekking, climbing and related rope work, kayaking, mountain biking, and backcountry navigation. They often cover hundreds of kilometres without seeing a soul.
From February 8th - 16th 2011, competitors from all over the world have to advance over plains, mounta...
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 - Trailer: The last wild race
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