Hell's Gate really swung open the 2018 season in style.
Snapshots from a Stunning First Stop
Wildcard Jessica Macaulay was one of the stars of the show as she narrowly missed out on victory.
Michal Navratil swoops through the scorching Texas air on his way to a podium finish.
Sports Director Greg Louganis was keeping a close eye on things as usual.
David Colturi led after two rounds, but a disappointing final dive took him out of contention.
Promising young wildcard Nikita Fedotov shows off a handstand take-off in front of the 12,500 fans on the lake.
There aren't many better sights in cliff diving than that of a twisting Blake Aldridge.
Anna Bader gets a look at the water on her way down from the women's 21m platform.
Sergio Guzman stands proud in front of the 800 boats that packed into Possum Kingdom Lake.
A slow start for reigning women's champion Rhiannan Iffland, but there will be better to come from her this season.
A roaring start from Adriana Jimenez.
And the surprised Mexican couldn't hide her delight at winning for the second time in her World Series career.
Corks are popped on the podium following the closest women's final ever.
Kris Kolanus had never won a World Series event before.
But the Pole was simply sensational in Texas and powered to victory.
Celebration time on the men's podium.
The two winners show off their trophies at the end of another thrilling day of cliff diving.
A kiss for the cliff diving couple, Anna Bader and Kris Kolanus, after a successful day for them both.
