First cliff-diving running takeoff

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first diver to execute a running takeoff in cliff-diving competition was Gary Hunt (UK), who launched into four front-piked 4 somersaults with 2.5 twists during the inaugural Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event at Polignano a Mare, Italy, on 8 August 2010.

For a complete list of 2010 records, please visit 2010 Guinness Records in Italy.

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