Red Bull Cliff Diving, The impact of the water
The divers free fall 27 meters and just three seconds later are hitting the water at speeds of 85kph.
The athletes require an almost perfect entry to support the impact first in their feet and then through their body.
How important is the vertical entry position, and how can you train your body to withstand such a huge force?
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CALENDAR & LOCATIONS
May 10 | Havana | CUBA
June 07 | Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas | USA
June 29 | Inis Mór | IRELAND
July 11 | Kragerø | NORWAY
July 26 | Azores, S. Miguel | PORTUGAL
September 20 | Bilbao | SPAIN
October 18 | Yucatán | MEXICO
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