Molly Carlson becomes first woman to dive from iceberg in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Molly Carlson made history as the first woman to dive from a free-standing iceberg, performing the 50-foot leap off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The 28-year-old cliff diver, backed by Red Bull, chronicled her extensive training and the dangers of the sport in a documentary. Under mentor Will Gadd, Carlson navigated the complexities of climbing ice and preparing for the dive, which she described as her most frightening experience. The project symbolized more than just diving, reflecting her journey with anxiety and the importance of revealing one's true self.
- •Carlson jumped from 50 feet above water off Newfoundland.
- •She chronicled her training in a documentary with Red Bull.
- •Will Gadd mentored Carlson through ice climbing and diving.
- •Carlson aims to inspire others to reveal their true selves.
- •Orlando Duque was the first man to dive from an iceberg in 2018.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cliff Diver Molly Carlson Makes History as First Woman to Dive Off Iceberg
"“I’m doing this for all the people that might be scared to show what’s under the surface,” Carlson said
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