Stunning shots from the men's seeding round and women's 1st and 2nd rounds.
Capturing perfection
© Romina Amato/Red Bull Content Pool
Locals and tourists came out in force to enjoy some fine weather and fine diving.
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The crowds found every vantage point from which to view the action...
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Even the Adriatic waters provided a perfect viewing spot for some fans.
©Damiano Levati/RedBull Cliff Diving
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Cesilie Carlton sailed into second place with some great diving.
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Alessandro De Rose of Italy takes his first competitive leap in Polignano...
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And the local fans provided plenty of passionate support for their man.
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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But it is these guys that the divers have to impress most.
©Dean Treml/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Artem Silchenko scored a 10 and comfortably tops the standings going into the Final.
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Second place for Jonathan Paredes, but he's delighted with his first dive.
©Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Look who's sitting in third place, it's Poland's Kris Kolanus.
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Anna Bader of Germany whistles past the impressive cliffs.
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Cesilie Carlton and Rachelle Simpson congratulate each other on the ride back to shore.
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