Hundreds gather for unique international high-diving competition in Kosovo

A traditional annual high-diving competition took place in Kosovo on Sunday, on the 60th anniversary of the event.

The event drew hundreds of spectators, who sat along the banks of the Drini I Bardhe, or White Drin, river to watch 22 divers compete for the first prize.

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Each diver jumped from the Fshajt Bridge into the river, around 22 metres (72 feet) above the water.

This year, first prize was divided by two competitors – Ludvig Prenqi and Sali Riza Gernqina.

I have participated in the competition since 2003, but have always come in fourth, fifth or sixth, but this year I was prepared and I made it to first,” said Prenqi.

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