Darren Taylor, also known as Professor Splash
Born: 1960
From: Denver, Colorado, US
Occupation: Show diver
World records: over 20 records and counting
Here are just a few of the national and international television shows on which Professor Splash has appeared:
World records: over 20 records and counting
Darren Taylor is the talent behind Professor Splash. Taylor, who hails from the great state of Colorado, has more than 25 years of professional high diving experience. He has traveled the world breaking world records and entertaining millions.
Right after a new world record at the University in Trondheim, Norway. Photo credit: nrk.no |
Just about 5 min walk (south) from the famous Nidaros Cathedral in Norway, you come to NTNU which is the university in Trondheim. This was the place that Darren Taylor was going to beat his old world record.
World Record Jump - 10th February 2011 at 11:03 - Trondheim, Norway
Quick facts:
- Professor splash is the only diver that has mastered the art of shallow water diving.
- He dives from over 11 meter high towers.
- The pool is only 30 cm deep (1ft).
- He hit the water traveling at approximately 53 km/h (33 mph).
- He had a blackout after a dive in Tokyo.
Here are just a few of the national and international television shows on which Professor Splash has appeared:
- Russia's got talent
- America's got talent
- Germany's got talent
- Travel Channel
- Jay Leno
- Discovery Channel
- History Channel
- Jimmy Kimmel
Photo credit: professorsplash.com |
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