USA

Ellie Smart is an American high diver and Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series athlete known for her athleticism and environmental activism. She made her World Series debut in 2017 and secured a permanent spot in the women’s lineup in 2019, earning a bronze medal at the 2018 FINA World Cup. Smart founded the Clean Cliffs Project to raise awareness about ocean pollution. She also co-founded High Dive Global with the aim of developing the sport internationally. Currently, Smart sits on the Board of Directors for the International Swimming Hall of Fame.