Mexican Jonathan Paredes Wins Red Bull Cliff Diving Title in Chile Rory Carroll - Reuters
go to original October 22, 2017

Jonathan Paredes (right) of Mexico celebrating his win at the world series of Red Bull Cliff Diving, in Saltos de Rininahue, Chile (EPA-EFE)

Mexican Jonathan Paredes capitalized on a late mistake by six-time champion Gary Hunt to win his maiden Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series title in Chile on Saturday.

The 28-year-old watched as Briton Hunt accidentally added an extra twist to his final dive, giving him a zero for the effort and opening the door for Parades.

The Mexico City native nailed his fourth and final dive to raise his World Series total to 720 points and take home the 2017 King Kahekili trophy.

Hunt ended the 2017 season with 710 points while fellow Briton Blake Aldridge finished third overall with 580.

On the women's side Australian Rhiannan Iffland defended her crown to win her second title at the iconic waterfall setting in Lago Ranco.



... The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series began in 2009 and takes place across six locations worldwide. It sees competitors attempt multiple twists and somersaults mid-air from heights as great as 90 feet (27 meters).

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Related: In Pictures: The Red Bull Cliff Diving 2017 (The Straits Times)

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