HEIGHTS
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Technical data
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Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series maximum height:
28m
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series minimum height: General male competitions:
26,5m
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series women competition maximum height General female competitions: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series women competition minimum height
Olympic diving:
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series maximum height:
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series minimum height: General male competitions: 20-28m
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series women competition maximum height General female competitions: 18-23m 2”(women) Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 19m women competition minimum height
20m
10m
Olympic diving:
Risks
Risks
The highest risk of injury occurs during the landing phase, when parts of the body are already exposed to absolute deceleration and others, above the surface, are still at full speed. At this point, maximum physical tension is absolutely crucial. Immediately after hitting the water, the athlete has to actively dive away to avoid compression or contortion of parts of the body due to the hardness of the water. However, major mistakes can be ruled out because of the divers’ technical training and experience.
The highest risk of injury occurs during the landing phase, when parts of the body are already exposed to absolute deceleration and others, above the surface, are still at full speed. At this point, maximum physical tension is absolutely crucial. Immediately after hitting the water, the athlete has to actively dive away to avoid compression or contortion of parts of the body due to the hardness of the water. However, major mistakes can be ruled out because of the divers’ technical training and experience.
A pancake landing from such heights can be compared with a hard landing from 13 metres on concrete. That is why only about three to four dozen athletes worldwide engage in this elite extreme sport. Generally speaking, high diving over 28 metres does not bring a lot of time benefit due to the rapid acceleration; however, the risk of injuries increases disproportionately.
A pancake landing from such heights can be (men) compared with a hard landing from 13 metres on concrete. That is why only about three to four dozen athletes worldwide engage in this elite extreme sport. Generally speaking, high diving over 28 metres does not bring a lot of time benefit due to the rapid acceleration; however, the risk of injuries increases disproportionately.
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Rescue divers/paramedics
On standby next to the diving point, three scuba 12at landing point. Ambulance on standby. divers