Rick Charls Made His Record-Breaking Dive In 1984 Of 176 ft At Sea World San Diego By
Rick Charls is a former American high diver who held the world record for the highest dive of 172 feet (52.4256 meters) without injury in 1984.
Watch the video of Rick Charls Attempting a 172 feet Hight Dive.
Charls made his record-breaking dive at Sea World San Diego, which was viewed by millions of people on ABC’s Wide World of Sports. The dive was performed in conjunction with the Guinness World Records and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Since 1983, many divers have tried to break this record, but sustained injuries upon impact with the water and had to be rescued. However, Charls was the first to complete without any injuries.
Along with Charls, Rick Winters, Bruce Boccia, Mike Foley and Dana Kunze were the only divers to receive credit for the 172 feet (52 m) dive. Charls also earned honours as the 1980 world tandem high diving champion, along with third-place finishes and bronze medals at the 1982 World Target High Diving Championships in Hawaii and the World Acrobatic High Diving Championships at Sea World in Florida.
