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Canadian Diver Survives Near-Fatal Fall, Withdraws from Competition

7/1/2025

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Canadian diver Molly Carlson faced a harrowing near-fatal accident while training for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Italy, slipping from a daunting 72-foot platform. Miraculously, she emerged with only minor injuries and chose to withdraw from the competition, grateful for her life. Meanwhile, Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland claimed victory in Carlson's absence.

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Canadian diver Molly Carlson faced a harrowing near-fatal accident while training for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Italy, slipping from a daunting 72-foot platform. Miraculously, she emerged with only minor injuries and chose to withdraw from the competition, grateful for her life. Meanwhile, Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland claimed victory in Carlson's absence.