Molly Carlson opts out of 20-meter cliff dive due to safety concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Molly Carlson chose not to dive from a 20-meter tree branch in Bali during a Red Bull Cliff Diving event due to safety concerns stemming from heavy rain that reduced water depth. Although initially excited, she decided against the jump after realizing the precarious nature of the branch and recalling a past accident. Her choice resonated online, with a video explaining her decision garnering over 3 million views. Carlson expressed that it was essential to recognize her limits and emphasized the importance of safety over pressure to perform.
- •Molly Carlson declined to dive due to unsafe conditions in Bali.
- •Heavy rains reduced water depth below competition standards.
- •Carlson felt the branch was too unstable for a safe takeoff.
- •Her video on the decision received over 3 million views.
- •Athletes were given a choice to dive or sit out based on comfort.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Woman Who Walked Away from 20-Meter Cliff Dive Reveals What Really Made Her ‘Respectfully Say No’ (Exclusive)
"Molly Carlson video went viral explaining the choice earning over 3 million views
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