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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Megan Townsend

Red Bull cliff diving world series: Gary Hunt and Rachelle Simpson get top scores

Andy Jones of the USA dives from the 27.5 metre platform during the seeding round of the seventh stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Polignano a Mare, Italy. (AFP/Getty)

British diver Gary Hunt secured a win in Polignano a Mare, Italy as he received 5 perfect tens from judges throughout the day.  Hunt had already been declared champion of the 2015 Red Bull cliff diving series ahead of the Italian leg of the tournament, however that did not stop him from giving some of the best dives of the competition so far.

American Rachelle Simpson also came away with fantastic results as she secured the win for herself. Simpson has been defending her title following her victory at last years tournament and took wins at 2 of the three events.

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