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Heslop wins cliff diving opener after back surgery
Key takeaways
- Aidan Heslop was the 2024 Cliff Diving World Series champion
- Aidan Heslop made a triumphant return to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series by winning the first event of 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.
- The 24-year-old Welshman missed the entire 2025 season because of a back injury and rehabilitation but showed he is still at the top of his game with an impressive performance at the Kroya Waterfall and Kelingking Beach.
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Aidan Heslop was the 2024 Cliff Diving World Series champion
Aidan Heslop made a triumphant return to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series by winning the first event of 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.
The 24-year-old Welshman missed the entire 2025 season because of a back injury and rehabilitation but showed he is still at the top of his game with an impressive performance at the Kroya Waterfall and Kelingking Beach.
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