Russia's Artem Silchenko was the stand out performer at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series which took place in Bilbao against the backdrop of the Guggenheim Museum.
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Russia's Artem Silchenko was the stand out performer at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series which took place in Bilbao against the backdrop of the Guggenheim Museum.
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Jonathan Paredes wowed the crowd with this routine during the 14-man competition in the Basque region.
Twist and shout —
Jonathan Paredes wowed the crowd with this routine during the 14-man competition in the Basque region.
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Gary Hunt, the overall champion, looks down at the Nervion river from his position on La Salve Bridge. The spectacular Guggenheim Museum on the left provided a wonderful backdrop to the competition which welcomed 52,000 fans.
Taking in the view —
Gary Hunt, the overall champion, looks down at the Nervion river from his position on La Salve Bridge. The spectacular Guggenheim Museum on the left provided a wonderful backdrop to the competition which welcomed 52,000 fans.
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Alessandro de Rose wowed the crowd with this dive which was performed from a height of 27 meters -- three times the height of an Olympic diving board.
Dive and thrive —
Alessandro de Rose wowed the crowd with this dive which was performed from a height of 27 meters -- three times the height of an Olympic diving board.
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Poland's Kris Kolanus is one of the new kids on the block and is quickly becoming a star of the diving world.
Cool Kris —
Poland's Kris Kolanus is one of the new kids on the block and is quickly becoming a star of the diving world.
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Artem Silchenko won this stage of the competition and is second in the overall table.
Wingman —
Artem Silchenko won this stage of the competition and is second in the overall table.
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Andy Jones appears to fly through the air during one of his spectacular efforts.
Flying man —
Andy Jones appears to fly through the air during one of his spectacular efforts.
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Cyrille Oumedjkane of France made this spectacular leap during the competition with the Guggenheim Museum in the background.
Out of the sky —
Cyrille Oumedjkane of France made this spectacular leap during the competition with the Guggenheim Museum in the background.
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While Silchenko won the Bilbao event, Gary Hunt, who is pictured on the right, finished second as the Briton secured his fourth world title in five years.
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While Silchenko won the Bilbao event, Gary Hunt, who is pictured on the right, finished second as the Briton secured his fourth world title in five years.
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