Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

About Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, which started in 2009, is a thrilling series showcasing the skill, courage, and athletic prowess of some of the world's best high divers. The series follows competitors as they travel around the world, jumping from heights of up to 27 meters in stunning natural and urban locations. Divers are judged on their take-off, the difficulty of their dive, and their entry into the water. This isn't just a sporting event; it's a spectacular display of human daring and discipline.

Making / Production

The series is a production of Red Bull Media House. It showcases stunning production values, with high-definition video capturing every heart-stopping second of the dives. The production team goes to great lengths to showcase not only the dives themselves but the gorgeous and often exotic locations where they take place.

Actors

• Gary Hunt: A perennial favorite, this UK diver regularly stuns with the complexity and precision of his dives.
• Orlando Duque: This Colombian diver is one of the pioneers of the sport and always a crowd-pleaser with his smooth style and elegant dives.
• Rhiannan Iffland: An Australian diver who consistently dominates the women's series with her daring and beautifully executed dives.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Competitors dive from heights up to five times that of the Olympic standard, reaching speeds of more than 85km/h before hitting the water.
• The series has taken place at some of the world's most stunning diving locations, from the cliffs of Moher in Ireland to the ik Kil cenote in Mexico.
• Rhiannan Iffland began her career as a wild card and ended up winning the entire Women's championship.

Awards

While the series itself hasn't won specific awards, it has played a significant role in increasing the international visibility of high diving and contributing to its inclusion in sports television broadcasting. Apart from that, recognition goes out to the individual divers who have won the series multiple times, including Gary Hunt and Rhiannan Iffland.

Quotes

• "You cannot fake it when you're up there. You have to face your fear." – Gary Hunt
• "I look at the water, and it gives me peace. Then I jump." – Orlando Duque
• "I love the feeling of flying. It’s a brief moment, but in that moment, I feel free." – Rhiannan Iffland

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a high-energy, fast-paced soundtrack that matches the excitement of the dives. Exact tracks vary from episode to episode.