The 2024 World Aquatics High Diving World Cup season served as the qualification pathway for the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025. As the world’s best prepare to compete on the sport’s biggest stage, we look closer at the athletes set to compete from the breathtaking heights of the 20m and 27m platforms.
Up next in the men's competition is David Colturi. The 35-year-old American high diver, David Colturi, is a seasoned competitor, and his experience and past achievements make him one to watch at the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
We put David into the question-and-answer hot seat. Here's what we got from him:
A Dream Dive Spot
David Colturi, an American high diver known for his bold moves and laid-back vibe, dreams of taking his sport to dazzling new heights—inside The Sphere in Las Vegas. “It’s a big orb with projections on the outside and inside. It’s a concert venue, and pretty wild,” Jumping in such a futuristic landmark would match his love for creativity and pushing boundaries.
Favourite Dive Location
Colturi’s most memorable dive location so far? Thailand’s stunning Krabi region. “In 2013, we had a competition near Maya Bay and the Phi Phi Islands,” he shared. “It was an incredible spot.”
Celebrity to Invite
When asked about a celebrity he’d invite to watch him dive, Colturi picked extreme sports icon Travis Pastrana. “He’s one of the original X Games guys,” Colturi said, showing his admiration for fellow thrill-seekers.
Rituals
Colturi’s approach to diving is as relaxed as it is exciting. His pre-dive rituals include hanging out with teammates, cracking jokes, and seeing his physiotherapist. Music plays a part too, with a playlist mixing hip-hop, classic rock, and funk to suit his mood.
Signature Dive
If he could create a signature dive? Colturi imagines a “flat spin 720 to stand-up entry.” Dubbed the Dave Dive, this bold move involves a belly-down spin with a tricky upright landing. “You gotta get it around,” he said, laughing at the challenge.