DODS DIVING WORLD CUP

Death diving, also known as “døds” in Norwegian, is an extreme sport, inherited from Viking history and characterized by a jump performed from a diving board ten to thirteen meters high in competition. The participant’s goal is to simulate a flat landing, as in a poorly executed jump, before suddenly curling into a fetal (or “shrimp”) position to soften the impact on the water’s surface. In the so-called “classic” version of the death dive, athletes launch themselves from the dive by extending their arms and legs to form a large “X” with their bodies before curling into a “shrimp” position upon impact with the water. In contrast, in the “freestyle” version, which is the one presented at the Natural Games, divers perform acrobatic aerial maneuvers (somersaults, twists, etc.) before touching the water.

FREESTYLE SHOW

During this unique competition, the world’s best divers will perform aerial tricks (somersaults, twists, etc.) before hitting the water with style and skill.