AUTHENTIC AND UNFILTERED. THE WORLD’S BEST CLIFF DIVERS , DARING HEIGHTS, A FUSION OF PRECISION , FOCUS , AND PURE AUDACITY —THIS IS THE RED BULL CLIFF DIVING WORLD SERIES 2025 .
THIS YEAR , THE COMPETITION RETURNS TO SOME OF ITS PUREST, MOST ICONIC, AND FAN-FOCUSED LOCATIONS SINCE THE SERIES’ DEBUT IN 2009 . ACROSS FOUR EXCITING STOPS ON THREE CONTINENTS , ATHLETES WILL PUSH THE LIMITS OF HUMAN POTENTIAL, PERFORMING STUNNING DIVES FROM RAW ROCKS , PRIVATE BALCONIES , AND HISTORIC BRIDGES .
12 WOMEN AND 12 MEN WILL CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, EXECUTING COMPLEX DIVES FROM UP TO 27 METERS ABOVE WATER, PLUNGING AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 85 KILOMETRES PER HOUR. IN JUST THREE SECONDS OF AESTHETIC FREEFALL, THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES WILL FACE OFF AGAINST RECORD-SETTERS AND SEASONED CHAMPIONS FOR THE COVETED KING KAHEKILI TROPHY .
EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY AS THE RED BULL CLIFF DIVING WORLD SERIES SHOWCASES CREATIVITY, COURAGE, AND RELENTLESS ADRENALINE IN ITS 16TH SEASON .
TURN THE PAGE TO DISCOVER ALL THE ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR!
RED BULL CLIFF DIVING WORLD SERIES
WORLD SERIES RULES & REGULATIONS
DIVER WOMEN
DIVER MEN
At the age of 21, Mexico’s Yolotl Martinez exploded onto the scene in 2024 and has positioned himself among the established cliff-diving elite with a flawless style.
WELCOME BY THE SPORTS DIRECTOR
As we enter the 16th season of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, four crucial competitions await. Every single dive will count. Mistakes can be costly—not just in execution but in the rankings. I expect an intense battle between seasoned veterans and rising talent, especially against the reigning champion. This year, we welcome seven new faces—more than ever before—with six of the sixteen permanent divers aged between 18 and 23. Exciting times!
This season will be a true test of strategy, skill, and the willingness to take risks for the King Kahekili Trophy. Adding to the challenge, the athletes will face a diverse set of venues—from cliffs and balconies to bridges—each demanding adaptability and precision. All of this will set the stage for a thrilling final showdown in sportswild Boston.
It will be interesting to see who can best adapt to changing conditions, stay focused under pressure, and manage their nerves—and maybe even their fear. We’ll be watching closely, tracking every move to see who will claim the ultimate prize.
I can’t wait for the 2025 season to begin and wish all the cliff divers the very best!
ORLANDO DUQUE
OVERALL RANKINGS 2024
The introduction of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2009 signalled the start of a new era for this pure and captivating sport. The sport has been elevated to new levels of performance, perfection, creativity, courage, adrenaline and adventure by the world’s leading cliff divers.
WOMEN
1- Rhiannan Iffland AUS – 157pts.
2- Molly Carlson CAN – 112
3- Simone Leathead CAN – 68
4- Meili Carpenter USA – 58
5- Kaylea Arnett (W) USA – 57
6- Ginni Van Katwijk (W) NED – 52
7- Maria Paula Quintero COL – 50
8- Xantheia Pennisi AUS – 42
9- Elisa Cosetti (W) ITA – 38
10- Eleanor Smart USA – 38
11- Nelli Chukanivska (W) UKR – 30
12- Anna Bader (W) GER – 15
In this most recognised series of cliff diving competitions, the top eight women and men in 2024 have secured a permanent ticket for the 2025 World Series via the World Ranking.
1- Aidan Heslop GBR – 121pts.
2- Constantin Popovici ROU – 101
3- James Lichtenstein USA – 107
4- Carlos Gimeno ESP – 80
5- Oleksiy Prygorov UKR – 63
6- Yolotl Martinez (W) MEX – 52
7- Jonathan Paredes MEX – 45
8- Andrea Barnaba (W) ITA – 35
9- Nikita Fedotov ARM – 35
10- Sergio Guzman (W) MEX – 32
11- David Colturi (W) USA – 30
12- Miguel Garcia (W) COL – 27
At each stop during this multi-day event, 12 women and 12 men aged between 18 and 40 demonstrate their acrobatic skills to a panel of international judges and a live audience. Each dive is performed at a height of up
to 27 metres, at a speed of 85 kilometres per hour for three seconds. These metrics serve as a testament to the athletes’ remarkable concentration, physical and mental mastery, and their pursuit of the esteemed King Kahekili Trophy.
THE WORLD’S LEADING CLIFF DIVERS
CLIFF DIVING SCIENCE
A DIVE IN NUMBERS
Risks – The landing phase is the riskiest part of the dive. This is because parts of the body are already decelerating rapidly while other parts, above the surface, are still travelling at full speed. At this point, it is absolutely crucial to maintain maximum body tension. The divers must actively retract their bodies straight after hitting the water. This prevents their body parts from being crushed or twisted by the force of the water.
The divers have technical training and experience, so they can avoid major mistakes.
High diving over 28 metres is not worth the risk as the time advantage is minimal and the risk of injury is disproportionate.
Cliff diving is an elite extreme sport. By the end of the 2024 season, 112 athletes from 27 countries had taken part in the World Series.
Saftey divers
Three safety divers at landing point, paramedics next to the diving point, ambulance on standby.
Water spray
The water spray breaks the surface and provides an important reference point for the divers.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series heights
IMPACT UP TO 9 TIMES HARDER THAN FROM 10 M PLATFORM
ON THE EDGE
THE NEUROSCIENCE AND NERVE OF CLIFF
DIVING
Fear never truly disappears in cliff diving — it just becomes part of the process. Standing on a tiny platform, high above the water, your mind wrestles with instinctive signals of danger.
The human brain isn’t wired to judge vertical distance well, which is why even seasoned athletes feel that stomach-churning moment before take-off. But those who master their fear learn to trust the dive, their training, and their own muscle memory.
For world-class divers like those in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, fear isn’t an enemy—it’s a companion. Aimee Harrison, a professional cliff diver and behavioural science student, understands this better than most. “Cliff diving is 20 percent physical and 80 percent mental,” she explains. “The challenge isn’t whether you can do the dive. It’s convincing your mind to go along for the ride.”
The road to the top isn’t straightforward. Many divers start in traditional competitive diving before making the leap—sometimes literally— into the world of cliff diving. Olympic-style platforms only reach 10 m, far below the 21 m for women and 27 m for men in competition. To get used to these heights, many divers turn to high dive shows at amusement parks and circuses, where they can train under controlled conditions. It’s a path fuelled by passion, where love for the sport must outweigh the risks.
Those risks are ever-present. Entering the water just slightly off-angle can mean pain; a bad landing can lead to injury. That’s why divers rely on rigorous training, visualization techniques, and sometimes even rituals—like ten-time Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion Gary Hunt, who juggles before every dive to focus his mind.
Despite the dangers, the draw of cliff diving is undeniable. There’s a purity to it: three seconds of total freedom, spinning at speeds nearing 90kph, time seeming to slow as the world blurs around you. The fear? It stays on the platform. And when a diver resurfaces to the roar of the crowd, they know it was all worth it.
27m is the equivalent of an eight-storey building. Many people feel nauseous at the thought of looking down from that
height because their brain is processing multiple signals to help balance them: the ground, their inner ear and their vision.
“I find it important to look at my world from the outside in to see how proud I should be of my achievements as a diver,” says eight-time King Kahekili Trophy winner Rhiannan Iffland.
“Staying mentally and physically focused means training hard, putting in the hard yards and trusting that you’ve done that, and stepping up there confidently knowing that you’ve left no stone unturned”.
REVIEW
2009
The inaugural Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks-off in La Rochelle, France.
Orlando Duque (COL) is crowned 1st World Series champion.
2010
Gary Hunt (GBR) becomes the ‘brilliant Brit’ with 4 wins and 2 podiums in 6 competitions. At 26, he is the youngest champion in event history.
The final is held in Hawaii, the sport’s birthplace.
2011
The World Series takes place at one of its most remote venues in Rapa Nui, Chile, 3,700 km from the mainland.
2012
The title is decided during the hottest finale in Oman’s Wadi Shab at temperatures over 40°C. In the final dive, Gary Hunt wins by just 1.85 points over Orlando Duque.
World Aquatics (formerly known as the Fédération Internationale de Natation, FINA) recognises high diving as a professional sport and includes it in its official program.
2013
Four different locations in Thailand’s Krabi Province make for a pure cliff diving adventure. After 8 competition dives Artem Silchenko (RUS) wins the stop and the overall title.
2014
The introduction of the women’s competition to the World Series marked the start of a new era. Rachelle Simpson (USA) becomes the 1st female champion.
2015
The homecoming of a legend: Orlando Duque competes in Colombia for the first time. He finishes 3rd.
Steven LoBue (USA) hits the platform with his head, finishes his dive and comes out with only a small scratch on his forehead. Since then, he’s called the ‘miracle man’.
2016
The biggest World Series ever, with nine stops around the globe, culminates with the first night event in Dubai.
A wildcard, Australian cliff diving sensation Rhiannan Iffland, is crowned Women’s World Series champion.
With a failed dive at the season finale in Chile, Gary Hunt opens a door for ‘style master’ Jonathan Paredes (MEX) to his first overall win.
2018
The World Series celebrates its 10th anniversary with seven competitions in classic venues.
On June 2, the hottest event to date is recorded in Texas: it’s 44.5°C when the divers hit the flat waters at Hell’s Gate.
2019
For the first time an athlete wins every stop: Rhiannan Iffland achieves the perfect season.
Colombia’s Orlando Duque bows out from an illustrious career during the final in Bilbao.
Gary Hunt scores the perfect dive in his 77th appearance, becoming the first person in World Series history to get all 10s from the judges.
2020
The World Series is cancelled due to the pandemic.
2021
A record season is marked with 54 tens awarded by the judges in five competitions. Rhiannan Iffland continues her winning streak with two perfect seasons.
2022
Orlando Duque follows Greg Louganis as sports director.
Sydney sees a triple title fight with Gary Hunt extending his reign with his 10th title in the final dive of the season.
2023
Each competition dive must be performed from a different take-off direction, which requires greater versatility from the divers.
For the first time since 2017, the World Series crowns a new champion in the men’s. Romania’s Constantin Popovici becomes the 5th cliff diver to win the overall title.
239 days pass between stop 1 (June 3) and stop 6 (January 28) – the longest season to date spans over 34 weeks. It is the first time that the final competition takes place in the next year.
2024
A new Degree of Difficulty table is introduced to reflect the latest developments in the sport.
The event in Boston marks the 100th stop in the history of the World Series. To date, 103 athletes from 25 countries have participated in at least one competition.
On 10 November, Aidan Heslop becomes the youngest overall winner at 22 years of age, while Rhiannan Iffland collects her eighth King Kahekili trophy in a row.
FRESH FACTS FOR 2025
7 NEW PERMANENT ATHLETES
KAYLEA ARNETT (USA), NELLI CHUKANIVSKA (UKR), ELISA COSETTI (ITA), GINNI VAN KATWIJK (NED); ANDREA BARNABA (ITA), SERGIO GUZMAN (MEX), YOLOTL MARTINEZ (MEX).
THE LIVE STREAM OF THE FINAL ROUND ON RED BULL TV WILL RUN FOR 120 MINUTES TO ENSURE THAT VIEWERS RECEIVE ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS.
NELLI CHUKANIVSKA (UKR) BECOMES THE YOUNGEST EVER PERMANENT DIVER AT 18 YEARS.
FOR THE FIRST TIME ITALY, THE NETHERLANDS AND UKRAINE WILL BE REPRESENTED IN THE WOMEN’S PERMANENT LINE-UP.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, ALL ROUNDS OF DIVING WILL BE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE.
In the run-up to the 2024 season, Catalin Preda and David Colturi have become the first people to dive into the
wadis of Saudi Arabia in a hike and dive experience through the rough and rugged natural landscape of Jazan province.
The judges award points between 0 and 10, with half-point increments for take-off, execution in the air and water entry.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
COMPETITION FORMAT
Ahead of each competition a draw determines the diving order for the 1st round.
2.8 ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3
maximum DD
2.6
Competition format can change due to local diving conditions.
3.4
FINAL ROUND maximum DD
In reverse starting order based on cumulative points from previous rounds.
In reverse starting order based on cumulative points from previous rounds.
OPTIONAL DIVE ROUNDS No capped Degree of Difficulty (DD). Every element of the dive counts as per DD table in the rulebook.
12 DIVERS 8 permanent + 4 wildcards
The winner of any individual stop is the diver with the highest point total from this competition after four dives.
JUDGING &
A PANEL OF FIVE INTERNATIONAL JUDGES EVALUATES EACH DIVE ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
ˇ TAKE OFF
ˇ POSITION IN THE AIR
ˇ ENTRY IN THE WATER
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
The Degree of Difficulty of each dive – or DD – is calculated based on the difficulty of the execution of each manoeuvre and the junction of each dive component.
ˇ Type of take off
ˇ Number of twists
ˇ Number of somersaults
ˇ Position during the somersaults
ˇ Type of entry
The DD table was adjusted for the 2024 World Series and ranges from 2.6 (women) and 2.8 (men) for the Required Dives to up to 6.0 for the hardest dives currently performed in the sport.
According to the official Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series rulebook, the judges must evaluate what is seen and not what wants to be seen. In addition, each dive must be judged without any bias towards the diver or dive to ensure an objective result.
POINTS
are awarded from 1st to last place, including wildcards.
BEST DIVE OF THE COMPETITION
In the women’s and men’s competitions, the diver who performs the best dive at each tour stop will be awarded one point. This bonus will count only for the Red Bull Cliff World Series overall ranking.
SCORES
from 0 to 10 in half point increments.
5 scores by 5 judges.
HIGHEST & LOWEST
score are discarded. The remaining three scores are added together.
THE SUM SCORES
is multiplied by the Degree of Difficulty for each dive.
Judges score the dives without assistance.
from all four rounds are cumulated to produce the final result of the competition.
POINTS PER COMPETITION
The points from the single competitions count towards the overall score and the World Series ranking. All results from the individual competitions count towards the overall World Series ranking.
JUDGES
FIVE JUDGES
The Competition Committee will select and confirm three judges, one assistant head judge and one head judge for each tour stop from
a pool of 12 judges. Judges for each event will be chosen based on their performance, availability and travel considerations.
Antonio Martinez (MEX)
Former diver and high diver, head judge
Anke Piper (GER)
Three-time European champion 10m, head judge
Sam Dorman (USA) Silver medallist Olympic Games Rio 2016
Simon Latimer (NZL)
Former New Zealand Diving Team Member, three-time Olympic judge
Egill Ormarsson (DEN)
Competed and performed in high diving between 1995 and 2009
Valerio Polazzo (ITA) New judge since 2023
Cyrille Oumedjkane (FRA) World Series diver between 2009 and 2016; head judge
Jeff Arbon (AUS) Participant Olympic Games Seoul 1988
Ginger Huber (USA) 25-time competitor in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series between 2014 and 2019
Julian Llinas (ESP) Judge at three Olympic Games
Eber Pava (COL) 12-time competitor in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series between 2009 and 2013; new judge in 2025
Marion Reiff (AUT)
Participant Olympic Games Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004
Take Off
ˇ The diver does not show a steady balance and control in an armstand dive. The body should come to rest in a vertical and straight alignment for no less than two full seconds before initiating the dive action.
Execution
ˇ An intermediate break of position, a break in position at or just before the entry occurs and if a dive is done in a completely different position than announced.
ˇ The straight position upon take-off is not shown for at least one quarter of a somersault in all flying dives.
ˇ An obvious break of straight position occurs after at least one complete somersault has been performed in either tuck or pike position.
Entry
ˇ The arms at the entry are away from the body and either below or above the shoulders.
ˇ A dive is over- or under-twisted by more than 90° the head judge declares a failed dive.
THE JUDGES DEDUCT POINTS FROM THEIR SCORES WHEN…
Powerless take-offs, incorrect distance to the platform.
Unaesthetic execution, open or crossed legs, unpointed toes, legs that are not straight in pike, layout position or entry phase.
Short and non-vertical entries, under- or over-rotated entries.
WHAT THE JUDGES CONSIDER A MISTAKE :
3 POSITIONS ALL THREE POSITIONS (STRAIGHT, PIKE, TUCK) MUST BE SHOWN.
DIVE POSITIONS
STRAIGHT
With no bend at the knees or hips.
TUCK Body folded into a tight ball, hands holding the shins and toes pointed.
PIKE
With knees straight but a tight bend at the hips.
SCAN ME TO FIND OUT MORE!
FREE
Body position is optional, but legs must be together, and toes pointed.
SOMERSAULT
The diver rotates head over end, forwards, backwards, reverse or inward. The record number of somersaults is currently 5.
BARANI
One somersault forward rotation with a ½ twist. The entry manoeuvre gives the diver the best view of the water.
BLIND ENTRY
The last time the diver sees the water is at least half a somersault before entry and so they line up “blind”.
FLYING
Dives consisting of at least one complete somersault performed in the straight position at no less than 90°. The straight position must be followed by either tuck or pike.
DIVE COMPONENTS
The body twists on axis whilst rotating. The record number of twists is currently 5.
TWIST
DIVE DIRECTIONS
Each one of the five directions can also incorporate an axial twisting movement.
FORWARD
The diver takes off facing the water and rotates forwards.
BACK
The diver takes off with their back to the water and rotates backwards.
ARMSTAND
The armstand can be executed forward, back, reverse and inward.
REVERSE
The diver takes off facing the water and rotates backwards towards the platform.
SCAN ME TO FIND OUT MORE!
INWARD
The diver takes off with their back to the water and rotates forward towards the platform.
a peek behind the scenes of Red Bull Cliff Diving with the show ‘More than a Dive’ on Red Bull TV and follow your heroes closely with a dedicated 26min show after each stop on YouTube
Polignano a Mare: the spiritual home of Red Bull Cliff Diving. With athletes launching from private homes carved
into the cliffs, this unique location blends history, adrenaline and breathtaking scenery, making it a true icon of the sport.
For the 12th time since 2009, the laid-back coastal town transforms into the beating heart of the World Series as
thousands of fans pack every vantage point to watch the world’s best divers.
KING KAHEKILI TROPHY
It is the silk ribbon of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and reserved for the very best - the King Kahekili Trophy for the overall winner is awarded in honour of the great Hawaiian chief. As the last independent ruler of Maui, Kahekili first leaped from the holy lava cliffs of Kaunolu, the birthplace of this majestic sport in the late 1700s.
The old Hawaiian principles of mana and pono, power and balance, were crucial when lele kawa, which loosely translates as ‘leaping feet-first from a high cliff into the water without making a splash’, was born on the islands in the middle of the Pacific. These principles have applied since the 18th century and are a prerequisite for today’s sport of cliff diving.
The King Kahekili Trophy was created by the Hawaiian artist Kuaho Zane. The overall form references the shape and stance of ki’i or wooden images, traditionally carved as three-dimensional representations of gods and protective ancestors called aumakua. The trophy with its asymmetrical, cliff-like top is completely printed on the right side - resembling the tattoo that completely covered the right side of Kahekili’s body. The base is made of Koa wood and symbolizes the feet of both the ki’i and the diver who must hit the water feet first.
The World Series represents a significant challenge to athletes, requiring them to demonstrate the requisite mana and pono to achieve the best possible results and secure the overall title in 2025.
THE RED BULL CLIFF DIVING WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS’ AWARD
OF VIRTUE & EXCELLENCE
NAMES ON THE KING KAHEKILI TROPHY TO DATE
MEN
Orlando Duque, COL 2009
Gary Hunt, GBR 2010
Gary Hunt, GBR 2011
Gary Hunt, GBR 2012
Artem Silchenko, RUS 2013
Gary Hunt, GBR 2014
Gary Hunt, GBR 2015
Gary Hunt, GBR 2016
Jonathan Paredes, MEX 2017
Gary Hunt, GBR 2018
Gary Hunt, GBR 2019
Gary Hunt, FRA 2021
Gary Hunt, FRA 2022
Constantin Popovici, ROU 2023
Aidan Heslop, GBR 2024
WOMEN
Rachelle Simpson, USA 2014
Rachelle Simpson, USA 2015
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2016
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2017
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2018
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2019
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2021
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2022
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2023
Rhiannan Iffland, AUS 2024
Who’s going to be celebrating when the 2025 season wraps up?
2x Rachelle Simpson
8x Rhiannan Iffland
1x Jonathan Paredes
1x Artem Silchenko
1x Orlando Duque
1x Constantin Popovici 1x Aidan Heslop 2025
10x Gary Hunt
WACKY MOMENTS &
Polignano a
Mare, Italy, 2018
Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2021
Pembrokeshire, Wales, 2016
Bilbao, Spain 2018
Salzburg to Mostar, Douglas DC-6, 2021
Bilbao, Spain 2018
Inis Mór, Ireland, 2012
Oslo, Norway, 2021
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016
WILD TIMES BEHIND THE SCENES…
Pembrokeshire, Wales, 2013
Azores, Portugal, 2019
Japan,Shirahama, 2016
Denmark,Copenhagen, 2015
La Rochelle, France, 2015
PERMANENT DIVERS WOMEN 2025
KAYLEA ARNETT USA
MOLLY CARLSON CAN
MEILI CARPENTER USA
NELLI CHUKANIVSKA UKR
ELISA COSETTI ITA
RHIANNAN IFFLAND AUS
SIMONE LEATHEAD CAN
GINNI VAN KATWIJK NED
For the eight athletes from six countries and up to four female wildcard divers, it’s all about nailing those highest marks for form and composure, while raising the bar on acrobatic complexity from 21 metres
PERMANENT DIVERS WOMEN
KAYLEA ARNETT
WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSET IN CLIFF DIVING? UNWAVERING CONFIDENCE FOR SURE.
The surprise package 2024, American Kaylea Arnett took the sport by storm during her debut season.
A relative latecomer to the world of competitive high diving, the Texanborn athlete had already caught the eye with an impressive 4th place finish at the 2024 World Championships in Doha, but few could have predicted what was to come.
A runner-up spot at her World Series debut in Boston gave Arnett a dream start, and just three weeks later she proved it was no fluke when she repeated the feat in Polignano a Mare.
Representing USA
Date of birth
April 19, 1993
Height/Weight 1.61 m/63 kg
City of residence
Las Vegas
Profession
Diving coach/ high diving/ performing
Started cliff diving 2015
Favourite spot Lake Mead, Las Vegas
Favourite dive
Front double, 1.5 twist
1st World Series appearance 2024
Best result in a competition 2nd place
It was clear Rhiannan Iffland had a serious new contender to deal with.
Injury unfortunately scuppered the 31-year-old’s chances of pushing for the title, but another podium finish upon her return in Montreal helped her to an overall fifth-place finish and with it a permanent invite to the 2025 season.
Arnett, who suffered mental and physical burnout during her years as a traditional diver, had initially been hesitant to continue diving through fear of it tainting her love for the sport. But the lure of cliff diving was too great, and she admits her past experiences have made her stronger: “My goal is to simply enjoy each dive and embrace the experience.”
Career Highlights
2024
2nd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Boston + Polignano a Mare
3rd place – World Aquatics World Cup Bahrain
4th place – World Aquatics Championships Doha
2024
1st place – World Aquatics World Cup Bahrain
2023
1st place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Mostar
2022
1st place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Boston
2021 2nd High Diving qualifier 2014 Youth Olympian
Representing Canada
Date of birth
September 23, 1998
Height/Weight 1.70 m/65 kg
City of residence
Montreal
Profession MA in Counselling Psychology student, High Diver, Tiktok Specialist
Secret passion
Promote good mental health in young athletes, especially body positivity.
Started cliff diving in 2020
Favourite spot
Saint-Raphael, FRA
Favourite dive
Front double half tuck
1st World Series appearance 2021
Best result in a competition 1st place
MOLLY CARLSON
Runner-up for the past three seasons, Molly Carlson is once again looking to take the step up and claim her first title in 2025.
The 26-year-old TikTok sensation has been a constant threat to eight-time champion Rhiannan Iffland ever since her unforgettable debut in SaintRaphaël, where three stunning dives propelled her to a surprise second place.
After a rookie season in which she finished on three podiums and took silver at the World Aquatics Qualifier, the bubbly Canadian has earned herself a permanent ticket.
The Montreal-based athlete made her full-time diving debut in the 2022 season opener with an impressive win, go-
IF I COULD TELL YOU JUST ONE THING... BEING YOURSELF IS BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL.
ing on to secure six more second places, finishing runner-up behind Iffland. The next two seasons saw Carlson miss the podium just once in 13 competitions and claim 3 more victories, including an emotional home-soil win in Montreal, making her the only diver to beat Iffland in the last 35 stops.
Carlson is a world-class cliff diver and renowned content creator inspiring self-love, body positivity and fearlessness with her #BraveGang community. She was invited to be a creator at the Paris Games last year, fulfilling a longheld ambition
MEILI CARPENTER
HAVE YOU EVER USED YOUR TALENT TO IMPRESS SOMEONE? I’M A PERFORMER, SO I ESSENTIALLY MADE A CAREER OUT OF THIS…
Following a delayed entrance into the sport owing to contract obligations, injuries and a global pandemic, the 37-year-old has enjoyed four progressive seasons from the women’s 21m platform
After just three appearances in her debut season in 2021, the American bagged two podiums the following year to help secure a sixth-place finish overall, and with it a permanent place.
Despite not stepping back onto the podium since then, Carpenter has consistently proved herself as a top
Representing USA
Date of birth
December 8, 1987
Height/Weight
1.60 m/60 kg
Profession
Performer, teacher
Secret passion
Rock climbing, hiking
Started cliff diving 2014
Favourite dive 5264B
1st World Series appearance 2021
Best result in a competition 3rd place
Career Highlights
2024
4th place overall –
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
2022
Qualification as permanent World Series diver for 2023
3rd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Boston + Oslo
2021
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Downpatrick Head
2012
Finalist US Olympic Trials, 3m
six athlete, with fifth and fourth-place finishes overall in the last two seasons respectively.
Before her World Series career began, Carpenter had made the best of her time and invested her energy into a college career just to study chemistry and psychology, summa cum laude, and top it off with a Master’s degree in education.
Keeping herself busy during the off season, the professional performer signed up for an acrobatics show in which she did aerial acrobatics, tumbling, trampwall, Russian swing, Chinese poles, and sword fighting, and also did a lot of acting. “I really love performing, but it’s hard to find a balance between training and actually getting some rest,” explains Carpenter.
2024
Becomes the youngest permanent World Series
athlete ever
3rd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series Sydney 2022 Winner Junior World Championships
Montreal, 12m
Year Ranking
Representing Ukraine
Date of birth
March 28, 2007
Height/Weight 1.75 m/64 kg
City of residence
Zadar, CRO
Place of birth
Dnipropetrovsk
Profession
Student
Started cliff diving in 2022
Favourite spot
Marmeeting, Italy
Favourite dive 625B
1st World Series appearance 2024
Best result in a competition 3rd place
NELLI CHUKANIVSKA
Just three months after making her debut in Oslo, 18-year-old Nelli Chukanivska wrote herself into the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series record books by becoming the youngest-ever athlete to earn a permanent ticket.
Four top ten finishes in four stops –including a fifth place in Montreal and a stunning third spot at the season finale – surprised the cliff diving world and automatically earned her a reputation as one of cliff diving’s most exciting upand-coming young females.
Chukanivska, who won her first ever diving competition at the age of just five, was introduced to high diving by former World Series wildcard diver Oleg Vyshyvanov – and in 2022 she won the
WHAT DOES TRUE LUXURY MEAN TO YOU? BE WITH YOUR PARENTS.
Junior High Diving World Championships in Montreal (12m).
The Ukrainian, along with a group of other unattended kids from her country, was taken under the wing of Oleg in Croatia after the outbreak of war, and has been living, training and going to school there since.
A graduate of the Orlando Duque’s Under my Wiiings programme in Mostar in 2023, this talented youngster dreams of one day becoming a champion and is certainly one to look out for in the upcoming season.
ELISA COSETTI
WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE FOR A DAY? I WOULD LIKE TO BE A SINGER AND MEET ALL MY MUSIC IDOLS.
In 2021 Elisa Cosetti became the first – and to date only – Italian female to compete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Four years on, the 22-year-old embarks on her first season as a permanent athlete.
Memories of that special debut on home soil in Polignano a Mare still hold a special place in Cosetti’s mind: “Competing in your own country, the crowd gives you so much energy. In that moment you feel very important for those people, it’s like you are famous and everyone wants a photo with you! It’s insane.”
Representing
Italy
Date of birth
July 24, 2002
Height/Weight 1.65 m/58 kg
Place of birth
Trieste
Profession
Student, athlete
Secret passion
Drawing
Started cliff diving 2020
Favorite spot
Athens, Greece and Polignano a Mare, Italy
Favourite dive 5461c
1st World Series appearance 2021
Best result in a competition 3rd place
In 2024, the youngster enjoyed a breakthrough season, kicking things off with a personal best fourth-place finish at the season opener in Athens, before going one better and earning a first-ever podium spot in Oslo. Another solid performance at the Sydney finale secured her a first overall top 10 finish and with it a permanent ticket for 2025.
Cosetti, who credits compatriot and former cliff diver Alessandro De Rose with sparking her interest in the sport, will get to chase her dream of winning a competition this year.
Career Highlights
2024
3rd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Oslo
2022
3rd place – LEN
European High Diving Championships
Rome
2021
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Polignano a Mare
In 2024, Rhiannan Iffland extended her invincible status for another year, collecting her 8th World Series title in a row along with a 4th World Aquatics World Championships gold medal.
After exploding onto the scene in 2016 with a debut victory in Texas, the 33-year-old has gone on to rack up unparalleled records in the sport. With 41 victories in 51 stops, 49 podiums, two unbeaten seasons and numerous other streaks and high-scoring achievements, the Australian has simply been untouchable for the best part of a decade now.
Having stated her intentions to continue cliff diving for at least the next five years, Iffland could soon match the legendary Gary Hunt’s haul of ten titles, perhaps surpass it. For now though, “my main goal is to focus on staying consistent while easing the pressure I put on myself.” Representing
RHIANNAN IFFLAND
LOOKING
AT THE POOL OF CLIFF DIVERS, BUILD THE PERFECT ATHLETE. ANDREA’S AESTHETIC, GARY’S MIND, KAYLEA’S ENERGY.
soil in Sydney, the Newcastle native described it as her most challenging season yet: “The biggest challenge has been trying to hold onto the motivation, the drive, the training, staying mentally focused for such a long season.”
Despite dominating once again last year, winning six out of eight events and wrapping up the title with a stop to spare before being crowned on home
SIMONE LEATHEAD
WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE FOR A DAY? ANYONE WHO IS ABOVE 6’0 BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT TO WORLD LOOKS LIKE FROM HIGHER.
The most recent addition to Canada’s blossoming posse of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series talent, Simone Leathead followed up a promising debut season with a series of stunning performances in 2024.
After earning herself a permanent ticket thanks to four top 10 finishes in 2023, the 22-year-old fulfilled the experts’ predictions by landing on the podium three times last season, including remarkable runner-up spots at the World Series finale and the World Cup in Bahrain.
Representing Canada
Date of birth
April 22, 2003
Height/Weight 1.57 m/54 kg
Place of birth
Montreal
Profession
Professional athlete
Secret passion
Cooking/baking
Started cliff diving 2022
Favorite spot
Antalya, Turkey
Favourite dive 5461B
1st World Series appearance 2023
Best result in a competition 2nd place
Career Highlights
2024
2nd place – Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Sydney
2nd place – World Aquatics World Cup Bahrain
2023
Secures permanent place on World Series in debut season 2022
Winner Junior World Championship
Montreal, 15m
Leathead, who was inspired to become an athlete by her two older brothers, first came to prominence at the 2022 Junior World Championships in Montreal, where she secured gold from the 15m platform.
After participating in “Red Bull Under My Wiiings” with Orlando Duque, the youngster became the first talent from the next generation camp to earn a spot on the tour.
The 1.57 m athlete, who describes herself as ‘small but mighty’, will be aiming to grow her confidence and technique from the more natural take-off spots following a few struggles last season –most notably on the rough cliffs of the Causeway Coast – in order to make the step up to title contender.
2024
2nd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Causeway Coast
2021
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Saint-Raphaël
Representing Netherlands
Date of birth
March 5, 1985
Height/Weight 1.65 m/54.5 kg
City of residence Austin, TX
Profession Owner of To Die For Shammies; high diver, performer on RCCL Harmony of the Seas.
After three years competing as a wildcard, Ginni van Katwijk makes the step up to permanent status following a series of eye-catching performances in 2024.
Proving that age is just a number, the 40-year-old went toe-to-toe with her younger rivals from the 21m platform last season, outshining many of them as she not only earned her first top six finish, but repeated the feat on four more occasions – including a stunning runner-up spot in Northern Ireland. Her reward was a sixth-place finish overall and a permanent ticket for the 2025 season – making her the most senior athlete to ever achieve this.
Van Katwijk, who became the first Dutch diver to compete in the World
HAVE YOU LOST THE ABILITY TO JUMP IN THE WATER LIKE A ‘NORMAL’ PERSON? NOPE… I CAN STILL RUN INTO THE WATER WITH MY LEGS TUCKED UP SCREAMING “CANNNONNBALLLL”
Series, also holds another unique record; she is one half of the first ever married couple to appear at a stop, along with husband Matt Cooper, who joined her in action during her 2021 debut when he was called up as a last-minute injury replacement in the men’s competition.
Away from competition, van Katwijk loves travelling, napping and indulging in anything creative.
WILD CARDS
France
December 4,1997
USA
November 7, 2006
Germany
April 11, 1995
FOUR STOPS, FOUR WILDCARDS EACH – WHO CAN MAKE A BID FOR A SPOT ON THE WOMEN’S PERMANENT LINE-UP FOR 2026?
Spain May 5, 1998
Australia
November 26, 1998
USA October 21, 1995
Switzerland
March 3, 2000
Colombia
June 23, 2000
The allocation of wildcard appearances to these athletes is contingent upon their respective World Ranking positions.
MORGANE HERCULANO
MARIA PAULA
QUINTERO
PAULA
XANTHEIA
Ginni van Katwijk from the Netherlands dives from the impressive 21 metre cliff at Dunluce Castle, Causeway
Coast, on July 18, 2024. It was the World Series’ first visit to Northern Ireland.
It was one of the biggest mass dives in history when 13 athletes launched themselves off the cliffs and the 21 metre platform during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series stop in Takachiho, Japan on August 1, 2023
PERMANENT DIVERS
MEN 2025
ANDREA BARNABA ITA
CARLOS GIMENO ESP
SERGIO GUZMAN MEX
AIDAN HESLOP GBR
JAMES LICHTENSTEIN USA
YOLOTL MARTINEZ MEX
CONSTANTIN POPOVICI ROU
OLEKSIY PRYOGOROV UKR
Eight world-class divers from seven nations, joined by four wildcards at each stop, will push the limits of their sport as they compete for the prestigious King Kahekili Trophy across four thrilling competitions in 2025.
PERMANENT DIVERS MEN
ANDREA BARNABA
IF YOU WEREN’T A CLIFF DIVER, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE BECOME INSTEAD? A CHEF BECAUSE I REALLY LOVE COOKING.
Following a series of strong performances last season, Andrea Barnaba earned an upgrade from wildcard status and will now be the youngest permanent male diver in 2025.
The 20-year-old Italian, who made his debut with an eye-catching seventh-place finish on home soil in Polignano a Mare in 2022, is shaping up to be one of the most technically adept and elegant divers on tour. Out of his four appearances in 2024, he picked up the best dive award in two of them
Representing Italy
Date of birth
June 4, 2004
Height/Weight 1.80 m
City of residence
Trieste
Profession
High Diver
Secret passion
Playing videogames
Started cliff diving
2020
Favourite spot
Rome, the venue of the Europeans of 2022
Favourite dive 5242D
1st World Series appearance 2022
Best result in a competition 3rd place
– most notably an immaculate Back 3 Somersaults 2 Twists Pike in Antalya which earned him a couple of 10 scores from the judges and powered him to third place and a first-ever podium.
A couple of sixth-place finishes and one seventh-place helped land him in eighth spot overall, which was highly impressive considering he only competed in 50% of the stops.
The future certainly looks bright for Barnaba, who’s come a long way since the embarrassment of a bellyflop from the 10m platform in front of the eyes of coach Alessandro De Rose.
Career Highlights
2022
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Polignano a Mare
2024
3rd place – Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Antalya
2018
Red Bull Cliff Diving
2021
First-ever perfect handstand dive –five 10s from the judges
2021
4th Red Bull Cliff
Diving World Series in Downpatrick Head
2022
4th Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Paris
2023
1st Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Mostar
2024
2nd place – Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Athens + Sydney
Date of birth
October 24, 1989
Height/Weight 1.70 m/67 kg
City of residence
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Profession Graduate in social work university Performer in acrobatic shows
Secret passion
Scuba diving
Started cliff diving 2014
Favourite spot
The Canary Island
Favourite dive Handstand dives
1st World Series appearance 2018
Best result in a competition 1st place
CARLOS GIMENO
As the first Spaniard to hold permanent status, Carlos Gimeno has gradually established himself as one of the top cliff divers in the world and is now setting his sights on the title.
The 35-year-old diver enjoyed a breakthrough season during cliff diving’s comeback year in 2021, executing two World Series firsts in Ireland’s Downpatrick Head. Not content with becoming the first athlete to spring from the bare rocks using his hands, Gimeno wowed the crowd with a first-ever perfect handstand dive, becoming only the third man ever to receive five 10s from the judges.
Second place at the 2023 season opener in Boston gave Gimeno his first-ever
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: HARD WORKER, CONSISTENT,
DISCIPLINED.
podium, before a sensational victory in Mostar saw him become only the third man to win as a wildcard. He rounded out the season with third place in Auckland; a result which secured him the same position on the overall podium.
In 2024, now with a permanent place on the tour, Gimeno continued to perform at a high level. He narrowly missed out on victory twice, and only once found himself outside the top five places at an event, ultimately finishing in fourth place overall.
SERGIO GUZMAN
IF YOU WEREN’T A CLIFF DIVER, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE BECOME INSTEAD? I’D BE AN ARCHITECT OR A GRAPHIC DESIGNER BECAUSE I REALLY LIKE TO DRAW PLANS.
Eight years after losing his permanent status, Sergio Guzman is back on full-time duties from the 27m platform in 2025.
Following just nine wildcard appearances in four seasons between 2019 and 2023, the somersaulting, salsa-dancing Mexican took full advantage of his five invites last season to work his way back into the permanent line-up this year.
Despite a slow start in Greece and Italy, the 34-year-old proceeded to
Representing
Mexiko
Date of birth
February 26, 1991
Height/Weight
1.75 m/70 kg
City of residence
Mexico City
Profession Diving Coach
Secret passion
Dancing
Started cliff diving 2011
Favourite spot
Mostar
Favourite dive
Back 4 somersaults tuck
1st World Series appearance 2015
Best result in a competition 1st place
rattle off three top six finishes, coming agonisingly close to his first podium since 2016 when he missed out on third place by a mere 0.25 points at the season finale.
It all began in 2015, when as a rookie he became the first-ever male wildcard to make it onto the podium in just his fourth competition. The upward trajectory continued into 2016, where a stunning victory in Shirahama helped elevate him into sixth place overall that season.
Famous for bringing his smile, good vibes and a splash of salsa dancing to the 27m platform, Guzman has now earned his right to sit at cliff diving’s top table once again in 2025.
Career Highlights
2024
4th place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Sydney
2016
1st place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Shirahama
2015
2nd place - Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Mostar
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Cartagena
2024
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion
Winner World Aquatics Championships Doha
2023
2nd place overall –
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
1st place - Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Polignano a Mare & Takachiho
2022
2ndoverall – Red
Bull Cliff Diving World Series
2021
1st World Aquatics
High Diving qualifier
Abu Dhabi
2018
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Polignano a Mare
Representing Great
Date of birth
April 18, 2002
Height/Weight 1.83 m/84 kg
City of residence Montreal, Canada
Profession Cliff Diver
Secret passion F1
Started cliff diving 2010
Favourite spot Takachiho, Japan
Favourite dive 5187B
1st World Series appearance 2018
Best result in a competition 1st place
Year Ranking Wildcard
AIDAN HESLOP
At the tender age of 22, Great Britain’s Aidan Heslop became the youngest Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion in history when he finally laid his hands on the King Kahekili trophy in 2024.
Following the heartache of missing out on the title two years in a row - first to the legend Gary Hunt and then to his Romanian nemesis Constantin Popovici, Heslop dusted off the disappointment to return even more powerful and determined last season, scoring four victories to prevail in a thrilling three-way title fight.
One of the first “pure cliff divers” to come into the sport - his mind and body focused solely on the discipline
WHO LOOKS BETTER DOING A DIVE - THE GIRLS, OR IS IT THE BOYS? THE ONES WITH THE GOOD FORM.
from a young age and a debut at 16 –Heslop is now reaping the rewards for his hard work, dedication and unwavering ambition.
In 2025, Heslop will not only hope his title inspires girlfriend cliff diver Molly Carlson to finally shake off her own runner-up tag, but he’s also not resting on his success: “I think my ambition is to show some dominance in the sport. Not just to win a world championship, but to be fairly untouchable by other divers… be the person that everyone wants to beat.”
JAMES LICHTENSTEIN
WHY CLIFF DIVING AND NOT BALLET? I AM MUCH BETTER AT SHOWING MY CREATIVITY IN MY DIVING THAN THROUGH CHOREOGRAPHY. ALSO, I’M TERRIBLE AT CHOREOGRAPHY.
A surprise title contender in 2024, James Lichtenstein pushed the favourites all the way in a thrilling fight for the King Kahekili Trophy.
The 30-year-old American made his debut in Mostar in 2022 and quickly showcased his talent. Powered by his back quint—a dive with a backward take-off and five somersaults in under three seconds—he landed on the podium in just his second-ever event. Two more top 10 finishes secured him a permanent spot for 2023, where third
Representing USA
Date of birth
October 26, 1994
Height/Weight 1.75 m/75 kg
City of residence Chicago, Illinois
Profession Math tutor, trampoline coach, diving coach
Secret passion
Looking up flights and planning trips
Started cliff diving 2015
Favourite spot
Polignano a Mare
Favourite dive 629C
1st World Series appearance 2022
Best result in a competition 1st place
place in Takachiho marked his season highlight.
In 2024, the self-confessed perfectionist found the right formula, opening with third place in Athens. Three more podiums followed before he achieved his dream with a brilliant win in Oslo: “Getting my first win in Norway was the best moment of my career so far. I finally achieved a goal I had set for myself before I started cliff diving.”
His stunning start put him atop the standings with three stops to go, placing him in a title fight with heavyweights Aidan Heslop and Constantin Popovici. Though he missed the podium in the final events, his efforts earned him third place overall.
2024
1st place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Oslo
2023
3rd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Takachiho
2022
3rd Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Switzerland
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debut in Mostar 2012
Competed in 2012
Olympic Trials for trampolining
National Champion double mini trampoline
2024
3rd place _ Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Montreal
4th place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series debut in Boston
4th place – World Aquatics World Cup Bahrain
Representing Mexico
Date of birth
January 3, 2003
Height/Weight 1.71 m/71 kg
City of residence
México City
Profession
Year Ranking
Started cliff diving 2024
Favourite spot Bilbao, Spain
Favourite dive 6274B
1st World Series appearance 2024
Best result in a competition 3rd place
YOLOTL MARTINEZ
An impressive fourth place on his debut in Boston awarded the 22-yearold with further competition invites, and he took full advantage of the opportunity.
A couple of top six finishes followed before his efforts were finally rewarded with a podium appearance when he took third place in Montreal. Sixth spot in the overall season standings was fully deserved and earned the young Mexican diver a permanent place on the World Series.
Having been inspired to take up cliff diving after watching a clip of fellow countryman Jonathan Paredes, the signs are promising for Martinez, who also picked up a fourth place at the World Aquatics World Cup in Bahrain.
HOW HIGH DOES A CLIFF HAVE TO BE FOR YOU TO SAY NO? WHEN YOU DON’T
HEAR THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE DOWN BELOW.
Describing himself as ‘shy, stubborn and curious’, “Yolo” is aiming to build on his first year of experience and fight for even more in 2025: “I want to demonstrate consistency, increase the Degree of Difficulty and make it into the top three. It would also be a dream to share the podium with my hero, Jonathan Paredes.”
CONSTANTIN POPOVICI
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: OPTIMIST, BELIEVER, DOER.
2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion Constantin Popovici has been one of the sport’s most successful and resilient athletes since making his debut in 2018.
In that title winning season, three victories and two podiums propelled the Romanian to glory ahead of rising star Aidan Heslop, having previously been runner-up to Gary Hunt in 2021. Last year, it was once again a red-hot battle between the 36-year-old and the increasingly powerful Heslop.
Victory at the season opener in Athens set Popovici well on his way, but a seri-
Representing
Romania
Date of birth
October 2, 1988
Height/Weight 1.72 m/69 kg
City of residence
Bucharest
Profession
Artist/athlete
Secret passion
Cooking
Started cliff diving 2018
Favourite spot
Sisikon, Switzerland
Favourite dive
Reverse double with double twist
1st World Series appearance 2018
Best result in a competition 1st place
ous knee injury at the following stop in Boston threatened to put an immediate end to his title defence. Miraculously, the ultra-fit athlete returned just three weeks later to score a barely believable victory in Polignano a Mare.
Popovici went on to push Heslop all the way following his stunning return, but ultimately fell short as the young Brit collected his first King Kahekili Trophy.
Career Highlights
2024
1st place – World
Aquatics World Cup Bahrain
2023
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Champion
Winner World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka
2022
1st Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
Denmark + Bosnia & Herzegovina
European High Diving Champion
2021
2nd overall – Red
Bull Cliff Diving World Series
2024
1st place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Sydney
2023
2nd place – Red Bull
Cliff Diving World Series in Paris
2021
Requalification as permanent World Series diver
2018
3rd place – World Aquatics High Diving World Cup
2008
3rd place – Olympic Games Beijing, 3m springboard synchro
Representing Ukraine
Date of birth
June 25, 1987
Height/Weight 1.81 m/75 kg
City of residence
Trieste
Profession
Professional diver
Secret passion
Professional hip-hop dancing
Started cliff diving 2016
Favourite spot
Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland
Favourite dive 5185B
1st World Series appearance 2017
Best result in a competition 1st place
Year Ranking
OLEKSIY PRYGOROV
With a Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series victory at the 2024 season finale in Sydney finally added to his Olympic diving medal, Oleksiy Prygorov has proved himself to be one of the most versatile divers in history.
For many experts in the sport, this win was no late-career fluke; it had been on the cards for some time. Those inconsistent years following his debut in 2017 had begun to settle in 2022, with four top seven finishes and two podium near-misses that season.
That long-awaited first podium finally arrived at the 23rd attempt in Paris in 2023, while a sixth place and two more top five finishes lifted the 37-year-old diver to a personal best overall position of fifth.
A CLIFF DIVER AUTOMATICALLY IS ALSO… A CLIMBER AND A BRAVE HEART.
Last season, a runner-up spot at the penultimate stop in Antalya was followed by that sensational win in Australia, landing him once more in fifth place overall.
The self-confessed shopaholic, who also boasts medals from the World Cup and European Championships, will no doubt have another victory jotted down on his ‘shopping’ list for 2025.
WILD CARDS
Great Britian
April 23, 2008
France
June 11, 1984
New Zealand
December 1, 2000
Armenia
May 27, 1995
Mexico
August 14, 1989
Switzerland
July 21, 2002
Colombia
March 20, 1991
Romania
June 29, 1991
The allocation of wildcard appearances to these athletes is contingent upon their respective World Ranking positions.
PIERRICK SCHAFER
The cliffs of Antalya provided a natural and spectacular setting for this image of Nikita Fedotov as the World Series returned to the Turkish seaside city after 15 years
Adventure comes with a challenge, and that's what the stunningly beautiful Cave of Light in Ibiza offered - a challenge. “When I first heard about this place, I was very shocked”, says World Series record winner
Hunt, "I didn't know if it was possible. Then I saw photos and it kind of went the other direction – I felt like we could do it. Seeing the place for real, it was a really difficult decision making process.”
Gary
PURE, CLASSIC, FAN-FOCUSED LOCATIONS
EL NIDO PHI
POLIGNANO A MARE ITA MOSTAR BIH
BOSTON USA
Spanning three continents, with stunning launch points—from raw rocks to private balconies and historic bridges—these unparalleled sporting spectacles also see athletes diving into a sea of sports fans, watched by thousands on-site and countless more around the world.
ICONIC PLACES AROUND THE WORLD
EL NIDO
STOP 1
APR 11–13
Location
Limestone rocks on
Lagen Island and Miniloc Island in the Philippines’ Palawan archipelago
Coordinates
11.2097089, 119.4622539
Platform heights
27m | 20m
Water depth
5.5m to 7m
Water temperature in April
26°C
Air temperature in April
28°C
Water
Pacific Ocean, seawater
LAGEN ISLAND, MINILOC ISLAND
El Nido | PHILIPPINES
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off its thrilling 16th season in mid-April 2025 in El Nido, Palawan—a breathtaking destination known for its crystal-clear emerald waters, towering limestone cliffs, and vibrant marine life. Returning to the Philippines for the first time since 2019, this iconic event promises a stunning combination of natural beauty and athletic excellence.
Set against the backdrop of lush forests, serene lagoons, and dramatic rock formations, this curtain raiser introduces a brand-new diving location on Lagen Island while revisiting the iconic Small and Big Lagoons on Miniloc Island. These breathtaking sites, which wowed the world during the series’ 2019 debut in the Philippines, once again showcase the region’s unparalleled natural beauty and provide the perfect stage for the world’s best cliff divers.
The competition begins with rounds one
and two, where both men and women will dive directly from the limestone rocks of Lagen Island and the Small Lagoon—an enchanting spot accessible through a narrow passage between two limestone formations that appear to “kiss.” Protected by surrounding cliffs and coral, the lagoon offers calm, glass-like waters ideal for this opening challenge.
For the more daring optional dives, athletes will head to the dramatic Big Lagoon, a deep bay carved into Miniloc Island and surrounded by towering cliffs. Known as a haven for sea turtles and kayakers, the lagoon’s deep waters and pointed limestone walls provide a striking and challenging stage for the 24 competitors.
EL NIDO, BEING
ONE OF
THE MOST DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS IN
THE COUNTRY , IS PROTECTED FOR ITS UNIQUE FLORA AND FAUNA –AMONG THEM 813 SPECIES OF FISH, AND PRISTINE GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS.
STOP 2
JUN 28–29
Location
Bastione di Santo
Stefano
Coordinates
40.99720, 17.21860
Platform heights
27m | 21m
Water depth
+5m
Water temperature in June
22°C
Air temperature in June
22°C
Water
Adriatic Sea, seawater
BASTIONE DI SANTO STEFANO
Polignano
a Mare | ITALY
For a record-extending 12th year, Polignano a Mare—the beating heart of European cliff diving—hosts the second stop of 2025. Perched along the stunning Adriatic coastline, this picturesque town once again becomes the stage for breathtaking dives and unforgettable moments.
Each season, Polignano a Mare adds a new chapter to its rich cliff diving history. Athletes leap from take-off points perched on private homes built directly into the cliffs, creating a unique and storied connection between the sport and this magical location.
The natural amphitheatre of the Puglian town amplifies the drama of each event. From cliffs and private balconies to the sandy beach and the historic arch bridge, every corner overflows with thousands
Previous Winners
2024 Rhiannan Iffland | Constantin Popovici
2023 Rhiannan Iffland | Aidan Heslop
2022 Rhiannan Iffland | Gary Hunt
2021 Rhiannan Iffland | Gary Hunt
2021 Rhiannan Iffland | Gary Hunt
2019 Rhiannan Iffland | Gary Hunt
POLIGNANO A MARE
of locals and tourists eager to catch a glimpse of the aerial acrobatics. Some lucky fans even snag high-fives from the athletes as they pass through the bustling old town, weaving their way from the beach back to the platforms.
For more about Puglia’s incredible offerings, visit www.weareinpuglia.it
ALL TAKE-OFF SPOTS ARE LOCATED WITHIN PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
2018 Rhiannan Iffland | Gary Hunt
2017 Rhiannan Iffland | Alessandro De Rose
2016 Lysanne Richard | Artem Silchenko
2015 Rachelle Simpson | Gary Hunt
2010 Artem Silchenko
2009 Orlando Duque
3
Location Old bridge in Mostar
Coordinates
43.33730, 17.81496
Platform heights
27m | 21m
Water depth 5m to 5.5m
Water temperature in September 13°C
Air temperature in September 27°C
Water Neretva River, freshwater
STARI MOST Mostar | BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
The deep bond between the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and the city of Mostar will come alive once again this year as the world’s best divers return to Stari Most for the ninth time. Since its debut on the calendar in 2015, with just one break, this iconic location has been the stage for countless moments of cliff diving brilliance.
One glance at the majestic 16th-century bridge spanning the emerald waters of the Neretva River is enough to spark memories of unforgettable feats: Jonathan Paredes claiming his maiden victory in 2015, Constantin Popovici achieving perfection with five 10s in 2019, and Gary Hunt and Rhiannan Iffland securing their
titles a stop early that same year. The first-ever handstand dive directly off the bridge, Carlos Gimeno’s fairytale first win in 2023—the stories from Stari Most are etched into the sport’s history.
Mostar has hosted the penultimate stop four times, where high stakes have turned the tide of championships. This year, the bridge takes centre stage once more as the third of four stops, a pivotal moment in the season where precision and nerve can make or break title hopes.
THE BRIDGE WAS
DESTROYED DURING THE WAR IN BOSNIA (1992-1995) , AND LATER FAITHFULLY RECONSTRUCTED USING THE ORIGINAL STONE BLOCKS TAKEN OUT FROM THE RIVER BELOW. IT WAS REOPENED IN 2004.
2023
STOP 4
19-20
Location
ICA – waterfront museum and exhibition space
Coordinates
42.3528824, -71.043011
Platform heights
27m | 21m
Water depth
7m
Water temperature in September
18°C
Air temperature in September
20°C
Water
Boston Harbour, seawater
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART Boston | USA
For the first time ever, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will crown its champions in Boston, as the city hosts the final event of the season this September. After serving as the season opener twice, the sports-mad metropolis now takes centre stage for the most dramatic moment of the year—the decisive showdown where the men’s and women’s titles will be claimed.
It marks only the second time in the competition’s 16 season-long history that the United States hosts the grand finale, following Hawaii’s iconic event in 2010.
Last year, tens of thousands of pas-
BOSTON
sionate fans lined the Boston Harbor to witness history as Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland and the UK’s Aidan Heslop triumphed at the landmark 100th Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event. In 2025, an equally electrifying atmosphere is expected, with local hopes pinned on seeing a first American winner after Kaylea Arnett’s and James Lichtenstein’s podium finishes in 2024.
Set against the evolving skyline of the Seaport District, the Institute of Contemporary Art provides a striking venue for the season finale, and an electric crowd will set the scene for an unforgettable coronation of the 2025 World Series champions.
BOSTON IS HOME TO THE FIRST COLLEGE – HARVARD UNIVERSITY – IN AMERICA
Imagine a volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean - exposed to the elements, with raw rocks, wild waters and spectacular scenery. The islet of Vila Franca
do Campo, off Portugal’s São Miguel in the Azores, has served as the backdrop for the World Series eight times to date.
CLIFF DIVING AROUND THE WORLD
BUCKLE UP AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ADVENTURES OF THE ATHLETES.
Cliff diving is more than just a competition - it’s adventure, exploration and travel while doing what you love.
Cliff diving awakens the wanderlust in all of us!
Cliff diving has literally travelled the world, with divers launching from icebergs in Antarctica, Indian step wells, sacred cenotes in Mexico and the world’s largest waterfall in Zambia. They have gone cliff-searching from Puerto Rico to Ibiza to Guatemala, dived in Croatia’s blue cave, while delving deep into Australian Aboriginal culture...
Follow the divers on their exciting ventures as they explore spectacular sites in lush and wild areas on our YouTube channel.
The World Series athletes aren’t just competitive, they have an adventurous spirit and a curious nature. They constantly embark on trips to exotic places, some of which you’ve never even heard of! They show us unique places all over the world and also explore local culture, traditions and history, always offering some great cliff diving wisdom along the way.
The protagonists of these journeys come in all shapes and forms: multiple champions and young talents, male and female, debutants and experienced explorers. What they all have in common is their love of free-falling from great heights in some of the most unexpected environments.
JUST PICTURE IT – THE WORLD’S ELITE CLIFF DIVERS SOARING TO UNIMAGINABLE HEIGHTS, UP TO 27 METRES ABOVE WILD WATERS – WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SYMPHONY OF SKILL , CONCENTRATION , AND SHEER AUDACITY THAT WILL BE!
In 2025, 12 incredibly talented men and 12 powerfully brave women will captivate audiences worldwide. Their three seconds of free fall will redefine the boundaries of human capability as they execute dives of increasing complexity with unparalleled precision
This isn’t just a sport; it’s an art form. Aesthetic free falls that push the limits of what’s physically possible. Picture the sheer rush of watching these athletes reach speeds in excess of 85 km/h, defying gravity and expectation. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is more than just a competition; it’s an electrifying experience that will leave spectators on the edge of their seats
It’s a global spectacle set against the backdrop of natural wonders, vibrant urban landscapes, and secluded venues, captivating thousands of spectators on site and on screen
MEDIA INFO & ASSETS
MEDIA INFO
Cliff diving is an incredibly pure sport that never fails to amaze.
The oldest extreme sport in the world is as popular as ever and continues to spread its unique spirit around the globe in 2025.
OUTCOME NUMBERS 2024
1.35 billion impressions across print, TV and online channels
26.6K media items in 1,822 outlets in more than 100 countries
1,039 pictures in news agencies
Get ready for the ultimate experience, because this isn’t just about dry interviews! At most venues, media representatives and content creators can also get wet during the World Series stops. They can participate in an action-packed diving workshop and test their knee stability and head for heights on the 27-metre high platform.
547 million impressions across owned social media channels
321 media & 172 content creators onsite
104 hours of 3,858 TV news airings across international networks
> 895 million video views
19 live and/or highlight programme takers
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EDITORIAL ASSETS
MOVING
ˇ Clips trailer, winning dives best moments, editorial
ˇ Live (HD) on redbullcliffdiving.com, Red Bull TV and YouTube
ˇ News cuts (pre news, ‘ready to air’ news, national & international news, regional selects)
ˇ Athletes’ profiles
ˇ Highlight programme (26min, 52min)
STILL
ˇ Location | Lifestyle
ˇ Action | Sequences
ˇ Preparation | Portraits
EDITORIAL
ˇ Announcement release
ˇ Daily wrap ups and insights
ˇ News release
ˇ Quotes
ˇ Feature stories
All-purpose editorial content
ˇ Athletes’ profiles
ˇ Judges’ profiles
ˇ Info graphics
Media Service – During the season, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series provides the media with a variety of rich and distinct contents and formats, including moving and still images, editorial texts and special requests.
Extras throughout the year
ˇ Generic sports clips
ˇ Social media clips
ˇ Pre- and off-season content
ˇ Special activations and athletes’ projects
A skilled team of photographers, TV crews and news, digital and social editors produce editorial content and distribute news, pictures, stories, audio and TV-footage to the international media, providing background and in-depth information and bringing the sport closer to a wider audience.
As pure as it gets – cliff diving in Japan’s Takachiho Gorge, deep in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu. Aidan Heslop and Carlos Gimeno were among the chosen few who were allowed to dive into the Gokase River.
ENCYCLOPEDIA
A
Acapulco
In Acapulco, Mexico, pearl divers began to dive from the cliffs of La Quebrada in the 1930s in order to find the biggest and most valuable pearls. Legends recall the heights from which they jumped. The figure of 36 metres is inscribed into the top of the cliff; however, many people talk about dives in excess of 40 metres. The highest level on site is actually 25.90 metres above the sea.
Age
In 2025, the age range within the permanent athletes is between 18 and 40 years. Six out of the 16 of these athletes are between 18 and 23 years old.
B
Blind Entry
The last time the diver sees the water is at least half a somersault before entry and hence lines up “blind”.
Braking distance
The braking distance for a high dive from 27m is approximately 4m after entry into the water.
C Chamois
Champions
Between 2009 and 2024 the World Series has crowned eight different champions: Orlando Duque (1), Gary Hunt (10), Artem Silchenko (1), Jonathan Paredes (1), Constantin Popovici (1) and Aidan Heslop (1) in the men’s, Rachelle Simpson (2) and Rhiannan Iffland (8) in the women’s.
Chilly windy
A weather condition sometimes experienced at World Series events: chilly temperatures and windy weather. The term was coined by Michal Navratil, a Czech diver from the original line up, and has turned into regular World Series lingo.
D
Degree of Difficulty
The Degree of Difficulty of a dive is evaluated based on the following: take-off, number
The chamois or ‘shammy’ is a small towel that serves a few purposes. It keeps the divers’ body dry before a dive. This is important because the hands and legs need to be dry to not slip out of position in the air. At the same time, the athletes try to keep their hands wet – in the same way that some people wet the tips of their fingers to turn the pages of a book. In case of low temperatures, the divers try to keep warm by drying their bodies with the chamois. It’s dry again as soon as you squeeze the water out of the towel.
of somersaults and twists, position during the somersaults and entry into the water. As of 2024 the World Series follows a new Degree of Difficulty table as an adjustment to the sport’s recent evolutions.
EEquipment
There is no need for equipment. Falling free from great heights combined with the most appealing acrobatics –that’s the simple essence of cliff diving. It’s pure. It’s fast and it takes your breath away - the main reasons why so many people are intrigued by the sport.
Evolution
Improvement and evolution are crucial aspects of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Besides offering mesmerising diving action, the World Series also intends to push the limits of the sport. Bringing together the best of their kind and providing them with a stable platform height and a set number of competitions broke new boundaries in its very first year of existence. Gary Hunt’s triple somersault with four twists – the Triple Quad – was the first dive conceived exclusively for cliff diving. The evolution of the sport, which began in 2009, continued in the past years following intense off-season preparation and with the introduction of a Women’s World Series in 2014. More spellbinding action from up to 27m is guaranteed in the 16th season.
FFemale competition
The first female competition in the history of Red Bull Cliff Diving was held in Malcesine, Italy, in July 2013 Germany’s Anna Bader won. The Women’s World Series was introduced in 2014.
Free fall
During a dive from 27m, the athletes have about three seconds of free fall in which to perform their spectacular movements before they break the water.
G
G-force
The G-force value increases to around 10 at the highest point, meaning the divers experience a force equal to ten times their own weight.
HHeight
High diving competitions are generally held at heights ranging from 20-22 metres for female and 26-28 metres for male divers. 26.5 metres – the minimum height in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series for a men’s competition – is the equivalent of an eight-storey building.
Heroes
Outstanding achievements, broken records, and unforgettable moments – cliff diving has its heroes, like King Kahekili, Lucy Wardle, Laso Schaller, Orlando Duque or Gary Hunt. Also Rhiannan Iffland, the Australian wildcard who won 5 of 7 competitions in her debut season to become the women’s champion in 2016; in 2024 she secured her eighth consecutive overall title.
High Scores
All tens from the judges to score 156.00 points - Gary Hunt and Constantin Popovici accomplished the first ever perfect dives in the history of the World Series in 2019.
Three more athletes added their names to this elite group in 2021: Rhiannan Iffland, Carlos Gimeno and Catalin Preda.
I Impact
The force of the impact is nine times harder than from the 10-metre platform and can be compared with running full speed into a wall.
J Judges
An international panel of five judges assess each dive. They consider take-off, position in the air and water entry and they award scores from 0 to 10.
KKahekili
In the 1770s, Kahekili, the last independent king of Maui, indulged in cliff diving.
KAMEHAMEHA
In the 19th century, the Hawaiian King Kamehameha, was the first to allow the organisation of cliff diving contests with defined rules to determine the best and bravest athlete.
Kaunolu
The holy cliffs of Kaunolu, on the southwestern part of the Hawaiian island of Lanai, are considered the birthplace of this majestic sport.
LLele Kawa
Lele Kawa is a Hawaiian expression, that means ‘leaping feet-first from a high cliff into water without making a splash’. Kahekili used it as an initiation rite for his warriors.
Live
In 2025, all stops of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be live on redbullcliffdiving.com, Red Bull TV and YouTube.
Locations
El Nido (PHI), Polignano a Mare (ITA), Mostar (BIH) and Boston (USA) are the four distinctive and pivotal locations in 2025.
M
Maximum height
The maximum height for competitions in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is 22 m | 72 ft for the women and 28 m | 92 ft for the men. Higher dives offer almost no time benefit and the risk of injury increases disproportionately due to the rapid acceleration.
Mind
A lot of things go through the divers minds just before a dive: They rehearse the whole process mentally before stepping onto the platform. Some of them mimic the dive, recreate it in their heads and visualize the movements. In the last seconds before the dive, they are completely focused, and the fear is gone.
NEW
In 2025, the World Series will see seven new permanent divers: Kaylea Arnett (USA), Elisa Cosetti (ITA), Nelli Chukanivska (UKR), Ginni van Katwijk (NED), Andrea Barnaba (ITA), Sergio Guzman (MEX) and Yolotl Martinez (MEX).
OOrigin
Cliff diving had its origin during the 1700s in Hawaii.
PPerformance
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Platform
The platform must be a stable takeoff board constructed with a minimum length of 1.5m, a minimum width of 0.75m and a rim at least 2m beyond the vertical line.
Pressure
The fact that the mere thought of a cliff dive in a neutral and relaxed environment sees the heart rate and the body tension rise to the same high level experienced before the actual execution, emphasises the mental and physical pressure to which the athletes are exposed.
R Requirements
The main requirements for cliff divers are an extensive technical education, many years of experience in diving or a similar acrobatic sport, as well as courage, selfconfidence, extraordinary physical control, and the ability to make decisions within fractions of a second based on the following impulses: sight, space, time, and experience.
S Safety
Regulations for safety are a maximum height, a minimum water depth, a stable platform: a water spray at the entry area, rescue divers, paramedics as well as an ambulance onsite.
Skill
Most athletes reach their maximum technical skill and mental maturity at around 30 years of age. Besides a technical education, the main prerequisite for all cliff divers is at least 10 to 15 years of training in diving or a similar acrobatic sport.
Speed
From 27 m, the speed at which you enter the water is approximately 85 kph | 53 mph; an acceleration that compares to a Lamborghini Murciélago.
T Training
A balanced training programme includes springboard diving, flexibility, and power training, as well as mental conditioning.
Triple Quad
Gary Hunt’s triple somersault with four twists – the Triple Quad – was the first dive conceived exclusively for cliff diving.
Twist
The body twists on axis whilst rotating. The record number of twists is currently 5.
UUnder water
As soon as the athletes land, they start their braking process under water. In less than a second the divers’ bodies decelerate from 85 kph | 53 mph to zero.
VVertical position
It is vital to ensure that the water entry is in a perfectly vertical position to minimise the risk of injuries and water splash.
WWater
Water is the central element in cliff diving. The diver must be aware of key characteristics like temperature, density and colour as they approach the entry point.
Water entry
The most precarious part in cliff diving is the water entry. Even if the divers have a good line and break the water’s surface perfectly vertical, it still hurts. As their bodies are under tremendous pressure, the water feels like a wall.
Web redbullcliffdiving.com is the official website of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. It contains latest news, divers’ profiles, picture galleries, videos and the most recent information about the stops and results.
Wind
Probably the most important factor if a competition is safe, is the wind. Getting hit by a gust of wind in mid-air is one of the sports director’s main concerns. The international weather service Ubimet provides the best weather information everywhere the World Series goes to.
Women’s World Series
In 2014, Red Bull Cliff Diving introduced the Women’s World Series and Rachelle Simpson (USA) was crowned the first-ever female champion. She defended her title in 2015. Rhiannan Iffland (AUS) has dominated the sport since her wildcard title in 2016.
Over the past ten seasons, 43 divers from 17 countries have participated.
World Aquatics
In April 2012 World Aquatics, formerly known as FINA, included high diving as a professional sport.
Z
Zero protection
Cliff divers rely solely on their experience for protection. Their diving ability is their only protection against injuries.
The 2024 season marked a milestone in Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series history, celebrating its 15th season for the men and 10th season for the women.
The second stop in Boston hosted the 100th event, a testament to how a passionate vision grew into a global spectacle that captivates fans worldwide.
Since the first event in La Rochelle in 2009— where over 30,000 spectators watched 12 daring men leap from a daunting 27-metre platform— the World Series has expanded to over 100 stops across 30 countries. More than 100 athletes from 27 nations have taken the plunge, pushing boundaries, breaking records, and redefining what’s possible from nearly three times the Olympic diving height.
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