Mario Nawfal(@MarioNawfal):This is still the world record high dive and it’s pure madness In 1983, Rick Charls climbed 172 feet (over 52 meters) at SeaWorld San Diego, launched into a triple flip, and hit the water at more than 70 mph. The impact hit him with about 10 Gs. Then he just swam out on his own like it was nothing. Five guys matched the height that day under the old strict rules, but nobody has cleanly beaten it since. Later attempts ended with broken bones and rescues. Writer: Sol

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2026.08.19 04:07

This is still the world record high dive and it’s pure madness In 1983, Rick Charls climbed 172 feet (over 52 meters) at SeaWorld San Diego, launched into a triple flip, and hit the water at more than 70 mph. The impact hit him with about 10 Gs. Then he just swam out on his own like it was nothing. Five guys matched the height that day under the old strict rules, but nobody has cleanly beaten it since. Later attempts ended with broken bones and rescues. Writer: Sol