Rick Charls is a former American high diver who currently holds the World Record for the Highest Dive from 172 ft / 52 meters.

[3][4] Charls made his record-breaking dive at SeaWorld San Diego, which was viewed by millions of people on ABC's Wide World of Sports.

[5] The dive was performed in conjunction with the Guinness World Records and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Since 1983, many divers have tried to break this record, but sustained injuries upon impact with the water and had to be rescued.

[6][7] Charls, Rick Winters, Mike Foley and Dana Kunze were the only divers to receive credit for the 172 feet (52 m) dive.