Red Bull cliff diving world series: Gary Hunt and Rachelle Simpson get top scores
The Red Bull cliff diving series enters its Italian leg following dramatic scenes in Denmark, Portugal and Bosnia
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Your support makes all the difference.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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