Spectacular high dives into 18th century pool in Jodhpur
22 November 2019 |
1:43 pm
The women's world high diving champion Rhiannan Iffland, along with cliff-diving legend Orlando Duque, complete a dramatic series of dives from up to 20 metres into the 18th century Toorji Step Well in Jodhpur.
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