Dana was often referred to as "The King" of high diving. No one in the sport accomplished more than he did in his illustrious career. He accumulated eight (8) World Champion titles and has seven (7) World Record high dives under his belt, more than any other diver in history . He was an Acapulco Cliff Diving champion and won his rirst high diving event at the age of sixteen.
He presently holds the current world record for highest successful attempt at 172'. He got his start in the business at the age of thirteen when he performed on the Boardwalk at Wildwood, NJ. He went on to become one of the most successful water show producers in the business.
Many more Dana Kunze interview videos are coming soon!
Dana Learns to high dive at the age of 13 January 2009 Dana Kunze - The 7-time World Record holder and 8-time World Champion in high diving events. Shares how his coach, John Tobler, taught him to high dive from bridges over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN and inspired him to turn pro at the age of thirteen.
At the age of 12, Dana does a full list of dives...without getting wet! January 2009 Dana talks about competing in diving events at the age of 12. It was Phillips Jr. High School in Minneapolis, MN and, even then, he was psyching out his competition with some unique capabilities. Before the event, he would perform his full list of dives (mostly trampoline tricks)on a 1-meter springboard fully clothed and without going in the water.
Dana Kunze Sheds pre-dive light on Randy Dickison's 100' crash January 2009 The 7-time World Record holder and 8-time World Champion in high diving events enlightens us concerning some fascinating (and humorous) details pertaining to the circumstances that led to Randy Dickison's 100' head-first crash. If you haven't seen it yet, refer to the video below: Randy Dickenson's Headfirst High Dive Crash - 3 1/2 w/1 twist from 100'.
Dana Kunze - Shares another great Randy Dickison story Randy's 1st Flying Front Somersault form 92' at Great Adventure, NJ January 2009 Another hilarious story about his dear friend Randy who, as he always seemed to do, survives another devastating crash when he lands flat on his back from 92' while attempting to learn a flying front somersault. It's his colorful teammates and the story surrounding the incident that make the story so interesting. Urging him on are Dana Kunze, Chip Humphrey and Craig Lesser...so let your imagination guide you. Sorry...no one happened to catch this one on film.
