Cliff Diving World Series: Gary Hunt wins in Texas with record score

Brit Gary Hunt wins the the Cliff Diving World Series event in Texas with a record three judges awarding him 9.5 points.

Jumping off a cliff known as 'Hell's Gate', Hunt produced a front triple somersault with three-and-a-half twists while falling 28m and hitting the water at almost 55mph.

The Diving World Championship silver medallist finished ahead of Russian Artem Silchenko and Steven LoBue of the USA respectively.

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