Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

The 2025 edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Polignano a Mare took place on June 28 and 29, as the second stage of the world season. Despite strong winds and rough seas, over 35,000 spectators crowded the cliffs, terraces, and balconies around Lama Monachile.

In the women's competition, Australian Rhiannan Iffland secured victory with 341.60 points—her ninth win in Polignano—ahead of Canadian Simone Leathead (333.00) and American Lisa Faulkner (299.85). Among the men, Spaniard Carlos Gimeno prevailed with 403.45 points, ahead of Frenchman Gary Hunt (365.30) and Mexican Jonathan Paredes (365.05). Athletes launched from 27-meter (men) and 21-meter (women) platforms, exceeding 85 km/h upon water entry.