Stop 2 of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2011 goes to Orlando Duque (COL) In the green heart of the Yucat n jungle, Colombia’s Orlando Duque got a second victory under his belt. After winning the kick-off competition in Rapa Nui, the nine-time world champion once more performed outstandingly, receiving two 10s from the judges. The root-covered sacred well in the eco-archaeological park of Cenote Ik Kil, Mexico, was the stunning location for the second stop of the 2011 World Series on April 10, which inspired the world’s high diving elite in a close fight for the podium.
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Zac Costa is 26-year-old scientist and BMXer originally from Santa Rosa, Calif. He’s made some marks on the BMX world with a few clips and photos here and there, notably with his section in Franchise’s Web releases and the DVD “Cuttin’ It Deep” a couple years back. But Zac isn’t laying low or intentionally avoiding the spotlight, he’s just busy. In 2009, he began his Master’s degree in Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University and hasn’t stopped since. Working closely with his advisor and boss, Zac has had the opportunity to visit Panama’s rain forest and get field experience working with reptiles and amphibians, specifically tadpoles.
But Zac is no slouch and not the type to forget about BMX when his “adult” life started … Details
Mark Occhilupo set to take center stage in Australia’s Dancing with the Stars
We know Occy, right? Well, most famously and most importantly, Occy’s avant-garde tracks on any wave have garnished respect for decades. Notably, our ’99 World Champ also shared his passion for singing in Greg Browning’s Drive Thru Series. But wait a second–Occy can dance?  … More
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, will explore the deepest oceans of the worls with an 18-foot jet submarine, in the next two years.
The entrepreneur will undertake five extreme dives through the “Virgin Oceaninc” project. The water craft engine is capable of descending more than  … Details