While divers in Paris were rewarded for their elegance, the title of Dods world champion which will be on offer to those jumping into Oslo harbour this weekend as flamboyantly as possible.

´Dods´ or alive: defying gravity in Norway´s ´death diving´ Around 40 divers converged in the capital, Oslo, in mid-August for the annual world championship of the sport, officially known by ...

For Rigault though, there is more than just the thrill of Dods diving. With nine events held across Europe and the USA this year, there are plans to hold 16 by 2027, including some in Asia.

At first glance, it might look like just another belly flop competition, but death diving requires an element of skill. Jumping off a 10m tower, competitors perform a stunt, holding the pose for as ...

‘Death diving’ originally started as a past time to impress girls.

Video: Norwegians Defy Gravity At 'Death Diving' Championship The sport is officially known by its Norwegian name of "dods", meaning death . Agence France-Presse ...

They throw themselves into the air, twisting their bodies and seemingly making time standstill,before landing with a splash: originally a pastime to impress girls, Norway's sport of "death diving ...

OSLO, Norway -- They throw themselves into the air, twisting their bodies and seemingly making time standstill, before landing with a splash: originally a pastime to impress girls, ...

Around 40 divers converged in the capital, Oslo, in mid-August for the annual world championship of the sport, officially known by its Norwegian name of “dods”, meaning death.