2011 proved to be the most eventful year yet in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. From a tsunami warning on Easter Island to breakthrough years for the next generation of high divers and the brilliance of some of the world's top athletes, the third edition of the pinnacle of cliff diving competition will long be remembered. The fans have had their say - now here are redbullcliffdiving.com's awards for 2011...

Best Diver

   
1. Gary Hunt
2. Artem Silchenko
3. Orlando Duque

Most Improved

   
1. Michal Navratil
2. Alain Kohl
3. Cyrille Oumedjkane

Best Dive

   
1. Artem Silchenko's back armstand
2. Gary Hunt's triple quad
3. Orlando Duque's back twister

Favourite Stop

   
1. Boston
2. La Rochelle
3. Rapa Nui

Best Newcomer

   
1. Jonathan Paredes
2. Steven LoBue
3. Blake Aldridge

Best Celebration

   
1. Gary Hunt's 28-metre-high backflip in La Rochelle
2. Michal Navratil's 'Superman' in Boston
3. Alain Kohl's first World Series podium in La Rochelle

Disagree with our list of winners or would like to suggest another award? Get in touch using the comments form at the bottom of this page...

Article Details

Date

Dec 30, 2011

Participants

Alain Kohl, Artem Silchenko, Cyrille Oumedjkane, Gary Hunt, MICHAL NAVRATIL, Orlando Duque

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