A CROWD of hundreds flocked to Guildhall Square in Southampton last night to see a series of jaw-dropping diving stunts as part of a spectacular finale.

Southampton’s Olympic and Commonwealth medalwinning diver Pete Waterfield was among the team wowing the crowds with dives of up to 25 metres.

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The event, which started with the city’s baton bearers being unveiled to a cheering crowd, provided a fitting end to the day’s events.

Alongside retired Team GB star Pete, there was a team from Britain’s Got Talent stars La Quebrada, who kicked up the drama by adding fire to the stunts.

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One of them started the diving spectacle by setting themself on fire and diving into the speciallycreated pool.

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And then Mr Waterfield climbed to the very top of the 25 metre-tall platform to perform a dive at more than twice the height of his preferred ten-metre platforms.

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And to the delight of the crowd he was followed by a member of La Quebrada who, carrying two flaming batons, also hurled themself off the top of the platform.

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