In fact, diving has been woven into Mostar’s identity for centuries. Since the 17th century, young men have leapt from Stari Most as a rite of passage, a tradition that continues today.

2023 wildcard Carlos Gimeno - now with a place on the men's permanent diver roster - became the star of Stari Most with a first-ever "dream" epic win in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.