How Fast Is Cliff Diving?

Cliff divers from 27-metre platforms hit the water at 100 km/h, experiencing 4-6g during entry. Divers must enter the water absolutely cleanly to spread the impact safely; technique is everything at competition heights.

Olympic-level cliff divers enter the water at 100 km/h with 4-6g of force — pure technique controls a clean entry.

• Same as freeway driving
• 4-6g of force entering the water