The 2019 Women’s Death Diving Championship in Norway brought wild energy and some big moments. Five finalists competed in this extreme sport, which involves holding a pose for as long as possible before tucking mid-air to avoid injury. Lena opened with a nervy dive, showing off a starfish-style flip after a shaky ax hold. Judges were mixed, handing out 9s and an 8.5. Giusti followed with a cleaner execution but didn’t impress the judges much, pulling a 42 overall.
Elmo Lund slipped on takeoff but still managed to finish strong, scoring a 40.5. Then Miriam Hamburg stole the show. She sprinted down the platform, launched into a superwoman spin, and nailed her landing with flair. The judges loved it, giving her a string of 9.5s. She celebrated big and made sure everyone knew who was in charge. Astrid, the final challenger, went for a backflip but over-rotated badly, crashing into the water with a flop. Miriam didn’t hold back, celebrating dramatically and declaring herself the winner.
The crowd fed off the chaos and confidence. Miriam’s full-boil celebration, which included some unique moves and a lot of shouting, matched the high-energy vibe of the event. She took first place and made sure no one, especially Astrid, could forget it.