FINA High Diving World Cup: Rachelle Simpson takes women’s first gold. Part 1

A winner in the women’s event was determined today at the FINA High Diving World Cup in Kazan. Unlike the men’s competition, which runs for two days, the women performed only three dives. After the first attempt, the lead was claimed by the US diver Ginger HUBER (USA), who a year ago won silver at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona. The world champion Cesilie CARLTON (USA) showed the second best result, while Yana NESTSIARAVA (BLR) came third with 54.60 points.

But the situation has changed after Rachelle SIMPSON performed her second dive and received 86.70 points from the judges. Such a high score allowed her to edge HUBER out for first place. The fight for bronze also heated up. Several divers at once, including NESTSIARAVA, were in good position to win the third-place medal.