Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2023 - Auckland (NZL) - Winning Dive (Men)

In the men's competition, Romanian Constantin Popovici landed an Armstand Back 3 1/2 Somersaults 3 Twists Pike with a very high DD of 6.0. Due to the difficulty of the dive, 7s and a 6 catapult him into first place. 413.90 points are just enough for his third win of the season and his first World Series title. Second place went to Catalin Preda from Romania with a Back 4 Somersaults 2 Twists. The judges rewarded him with the highest dive score in the men's competition, which is his third podium finish of the season and fourth place in the World Series standings. Third place went to Carlos Gimeno (ESP) with a Back 5 Somersault. A solid execution without big mistakes earns him 8.0s and a 7.5 from the judges. It is another surprise podium finish for the Spaniard, and he is able to claim third place in the overall standings, which secures him a spot in the permanent line-up for the 2024 season.