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05.08.2015, 16:15

Gary Hunt: I will treat myself to some champagne to celebrate the victory

The high diving tournament wrapped up today at the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan. The champion and runners-up took questions from journalists upon completion of the men’s high diving final.

05.08.2015, 15:16

Gary Hunt wins men’s high diving tournament

The high diving final event has just concluded at the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan. Gary Hunt of Great Britain, who was topping the standings in the preliminary round, became the holder of the world championships title, which is awarded only for the second time in the history of this sport.

05.08.2015, 13:00

Yana Nestsiarava: I train on my own

Yana Nestsiarava, a 23-year-old athlete from Belarus, is the youngest female high diver of the 16th FINA World Championships. Having taken the bronze medal the day before, she sat down with a reporter of the OC's Press Office to talk about her sports career, rivals and preparation for the event.

05.08.2015, 11:30

Gary Hunt: I intend to take gold in Kazan

British high diver Gary Hunt who came first in the preliminary round is quite serious about outclassing the rest of the competitors and becoming the world high diving champion. He shared his expectations from the World Aquatics Championships with a sports observer of the OC’s Press Office.

05.08.2015, 09:00

David Colturi: Both physical form and mental approach are essential in high diving

One of the world’s best divers, David Colturi of the USA, who placed second in the in the men’s preliminary round, revealed his impression of the 16th FINA World Championships, and commended the level of the event’s management.

04.08.2015, 16:23

Rachelle Simpson: I am glad to come back to Kazan and win again

Nine female high divers performed in the 20m platform event today. US athletes Rachelle Simpson and Cesilie Carlton earned gold and silver, Yana Nestsiarava of Belarus took bronze. The medallists talked about their past, the fear they feel when standing on the tower and people who support them.

04.08.2015, 15:24

Rachelle Simpson takes women's high diving world title

The women’s 20m high diving event concluded at the 16th FINA World Championships in Kazan. Nine female athletes representing six countries competed for medals in the final.

04.08.2015, 14:00

Artem Silchenko: I personally am more afraid to cross the road at a red light that to do high dives

High diving is one of the most extreme sports, and the athletes in this discipline are really courageous and fearless. Russian high diver Artem Silchenko shared his fears and expectations for the finals, relationship with other athletes and more with a reporter of the Press Office of the 16th FINA World Championships.