#249: Paul Rigault, Døds Diving League – Inside the Fastest-Growing Extreme Sport

Paul Rigault is the CEO and co-founder of the Døds Diving League and Døds Federation, the global governing bodies behind one of the world’s fastest-growing extreme sports: Døds diving.

Originating in Norway, Døds—short for “Death Diving”—combines high diving with the flair of skateboarding and parkour. With massive splashes, aerial tricks, and fearless athletes, it’s become a viral hit among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

In this episode, Paul shares how the sport went from a niche Norwegian pastime to a global phenomenon, what it takes to host a Døds event, and how they’re building the future of extreme sports.

Chapters:

02:30 The Evolution of Diving 2.0

05:13 Competition Structure and Athlete Selection

08:01 Building the League in the U.S.

10:38 Monetization and Business Model

13:19 Event Experience and Community Engagement

16:01 Technology and Media Production

18:47 Future Trends and Community Focus