Cliff Diving
Judged dive from a fixed 27 m platform (men) or 20 m (women), hitting water at over 85 km/h.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Cliff Diving?
Cliff diving (or high diving) is a judged sport in which athletes execute rotations and twists from a fixed 27 m platform for men or 20 m for women, hitting water at over 85 km/h. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is the sport's premier tour; the equivalent High Diving event is contested at the World Aquatics Championships.
Quick facts
Category
Aquatic Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇲🇽 Mexico
Estimated origin
La Quebrada, Acapulco, Mexico (traditional divers since 1934)
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-20.verified