For the first time in its history, St. Petersburg will host the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on Friday and Saturday — bringing acrobatics, athleticism and high-risk dives to the St. Pete Pier.
The international competition, which debuted in 1997 in La Rochelle, France, has grown into one of the world’s premier extreme sports events. Combining technical precision with artistic execution, the series attracts athletes and spectators from around the globe who are drawn to the sport’s unique blend of diving and acrobatics.
Orlando Duque, sports director and former athlete for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, explained during an interview on “Florida Matters Live & Local” that competitors are required to perform four dives throughout the event, each carrying its own degree of difficulty…