Since 2009, the has been the ultimate test of sporting skill and aerobatic artistry, as divers launch from a platform up to 27m high from rocks, gorges, cliff faces and even historic bridges. These athletes perform spectacular and intricate dives into calm rivers and choppy azure seas, all within the less-than-three seconds it takes before they impact the water at up to 10Gs.In both the men's and women’s competitions, the ultimate prize at the season's close is the coveted King Kahekili trophy.
This year, 24 elite divers are preparing to take their diving to the next level across eight high-stakes events, including the debut of two brand-new locations for 2024.The new season launches in style in Athens, Greece, in May, with the World Series returning to the birthplace of sporting excellence for the first time since 2011. It will mark the first time that the women's category has touched down in this iconic location and for the men’s category, it's also a brand new stop for the current line-up because no athletes from the 2009 or 2011 events are still competing.June then kicks-off a packed summer schedule with two stops.
First up, the World Series goes stateside for an incredible landmark, its 100th stop. returning to sport-mad city of Boston, the divers will launch from platforms on the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art.
The divers will then switch continents, heading back to Europe for Polignano a Mare in Italy. The beautiful Puglia town – known as the home of European cliff diving - will host the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series for the 11th time.