Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

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The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, established in 2009 by Red Bull, is an annual international circuit of high diving competitions. Widely regarded as the premier global championship in cliff and high diving, the series features elite athletes performing complex acrobatic maneuvers from extreme heights into open water bodies across natural and urban settings worldwide. Competitors dive from specially constructed platforms mounted on coastal cliffs, historic bridges, and architectural landmarks. Male divers launch from a platform height of 27 metres (89 ft), while female divers compete from 21 metres (69 ft). Athletes reach speeds of approximately 85 km/h (53 mph) in under three seconds before entering the water feet-first, decelerating to a complete stop within four metres and enduring impact forces up to nine times the force of gravity. At each tour stop, a fixed roster of permanent athletes is joined by wildcard entrants. Individual competition results contribute to the cumulative...

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