Carlos Gimeno, cliff diver, holds up his finger in the air atop a diving platform.

Carlos Gimeno

Cliff Diver

Spain

Carlos Gimeno is a Spanish high diver from the Canary Islands known for his groundbreaking armstand takeoffs and daring dives from 27-meter platforms. After debuting in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2018, he made history in 2023 as the first Spaniard to win a World Series stop in Mostar, Bosnia. He continued his momentum into 2025, winning in Polignano a Mare and capturing silver at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore and solidifying his status among the sport’s elite.