Gary Hunt and Rhiannan Iffland Dominate Red Bull Cliff Diving in El Nido, Dubbing Palawan the 'Mecca' of High Diving
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Gary Hunt and Rhiannan Iffland showcased their experience by winning the men's and women's events respectively at the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in El Nido, Palawan. Hunt, a ten-time champion, clinched the top spot with a series of impressive dives, while Iffland, an eight-time titlist, dominated the women's division. Both athletes praised Palawan as the 'mecca' of high diving, highlighting the venue's significance in the sport.
Key Points
Gary Hunt won the men's event with a final score of 422.1 after performing a Forward 3 Somersaults 3 ½ Twists and a Back 3 Somersaults 4 Twists.
Rhiannan Iffland won the women's event with 352.95 points, performing a Back 3 Somersaults 2 Twists and an Inward 3 Somersaults ½ Twist.
Both winners referred to Palawan as the 'mecca' of high diving, emphasizing its importance in the sport.
Jonathan Paredes and Constantin Popovici placed second and third in the men's event, while Kaylea Arnett and Nelli Chukanivska finished second and third in the women's event.
Filipino-Australian wildcard Xantheia Pennisi finished eighth and expressed hope to return to El Nido.
