In 1983, Bruce Boccia made an attempt to tie the world record for high dive at Sea World in San Diego. (Watch Video)

In 1983, Bruce Boccia made an attempt to tie the world record for high dive at Sea World in San Diego. (Watch Video) 

In 1983, Bruce Boccia made an attempt to tie the world record for high dive at Sea World in San Diego. You can see him here, attempting to jump from a height of 172 ft (52.4 m). The woman on the left is his mom, watching nervously.

Bruce Boccia was one of the five professional divers who attempted to break the world record for high dive in 1983 at Sea World in San Diego. The record was set by Oliver Favre in 1981, who jumped from 53.9 m (177 ft) and suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries . 

Boccia and his fellow divers, Rick Charls, Rick Winters, Dana Kunze, and Mike Foley, decided to jump from 52.4 m (172 ft), which was still a very dangerous height. They practiced for months, using a crane to lift them to the platform and a pool filled with bubbles to cushion their landing .

Boccia's mother, who was a nurse, was very worried about her son's safety. She traveled from New York to San Diego to watch his jump, hoping that he would change his mind. She said that she was proud of him, but also scared for him . Boccia, who was 23 years old at the time, said that he was confident and excited, but also nervous. He said that he wanted to prove himself and make history .

On the day of the jump, Boccia was the third diver to go. He climbed up the ladder to the platform, waved to the crowd, and prepared to dive. He said a prayer, crossed himself, and jumped. He reached a speed of about 100 km/h (62 mph) before hitting the water. He made a perfect entry, with no splash. He emerged from the water, smiling and waving. He had successfully completed the jump, without any injuries. He hugged his mother, who was relieved and happy. He said that he felt great, and that it was the best moment of his life .

Boccia and his four teammates were all credited with the record, as they all jumped from the same height and survived. They received a plaque and a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records. They also received a lot of media attention and admiration from the public. They were hailed as heroes and pioneers of high diving . Boccia said that he was proud of his achievement, but also humble. He said that he was not a daredevil, but a diver. He said that he loved the sport, and that he would continue to dive, but not from such heights . He said that he had fulfilled his dream.

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