A few shots of the men and women as they took their first dives in Italy.
Training Day in pictures
© Predrag Vuckovic / Red Bull Cliff Diving
Crowds, young and old, watch on as the training session begins.
©Dean Treml/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Caught between two platforms...Steven LoBue makes his first journey towards to the Adriatic waters.
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Leading ladies...Rachelle Simpson and Cesilie Carlton share a lead in the Women's World Series.
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David Colturi and Rachelle Simpson take a quick break from action for a photo with the locals.
©Dean Treml/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Michal Navratil swoops down in the distance...
©Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Then a big smile and friendly wave suggest he is happy with that first dive.
©Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Birthday boy, Orlando Duque, graces the air against a backdrop of stunning cliffs.
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Alessandro de Rose of Italy will no doubt have plenty of support from the locals this weekend.
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Artem Silchenko looks fully focused ahead of his first dive.
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Onlookers are transfixed as Rachelle Simpson makes her escape from the 22m platform...
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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And the sun winks in the sky as she pulls off a beautiful first dive.
©Romina Amato/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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Dives done, time for some fun...Orlando Duque and Jonathan Paredes enjoying their journey back to shore.
©Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Cliff Diving
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