Iglesias, Sardinia enters the history of high diving at Porto Flavia.

Two days of entertainment, adrenaline, and thrilling dives lit up Porto Flavia, transformed for the first time into a natural arena for the World Aquatics High Diving World Cup.

The first Italian stage of the World Cup ended with the successes of Rhiannan Iffland and James Lichtenstein, the absolute protagonists of a competition that saw over thirty athletes from 17 countries compete .

The Australian champion proved unbeatable in the women's event, finishing ahead of American Kaylea Arnett and Canadian Molly Carlson. In the men's event, American Lichtenstein secured his first historic victory, beating out Romanian Constantin Popovici and Spaniard Carlos Gimeno.

Spectators witnessed an extreme challenge : dives from 20 meters for the women and 27 for the men, three seconds suspended in the air at over 90 km/h, including twists and turns that drew applause and standing ovations. A combination of technique and courage that transformed the Iglesias cliffs into a global stage .

At the end of the competitions, the awards ceremony announced the winners and gave the island the image of an international capital of extreme diving.

"The Porto Flavia World Cup showcased Sardinia at its best," said Franco Varese, event manager for Marmeeting. "This event brought together sport, tourism, and culture, confirming the region's potential to host world-class events."

With the setting sun providing the backdrop, the curtain falls on a two-day event that has rightfully entered the history of high diving : a pure spectacle between sky and sea, with Sardinia projected onto the international sporting scene.

(Unioneonline/Fr.Me.)