In 1983, the annual High Dive World Record Challenge took place for the final time. Five divers were battling it out, leaping from an outrageous 172ft (52.4m). Since that day, no one has matched this.

Diving off the Cliffs of Polignano a Mare, Italy. Picture-perfect beach coves provide a dramatic setting to watch the action unfold over the Adriatic Sea.

Tom got to fulfil a childhood dream and dive with his all time sporting hero!