• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Waterpark responds after world champion diver ignored ‘no women’ sign on extreme slide to see what would happen

Home> News> Travel

Updated 15:28 28 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 15:24 28 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Waterpark responds after world champion diver ignored ‘no women’ sign on extreme slide to see what would happen

Austrian waterpark Area 47 admitted they had to 'take action'

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Featured Image Credit: Area 47 Adventure Park/Instagram/@rhiannan_iffland

Topics: News, World News, True Life, Real Life, Health

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

Advert

Advert

Advert

A waterpark has spoken out on accusations of sexism after its 'male only' waterslide went viral, admitting women weren't always barred but they had to be for an important reason.

It comes after a world champion diver learnt the hard way what happens after going down the 'no women' slide at the Area 47 water park in Austria.

Rhiannan Iffland was curious to find out what women were missing out on while visiting the terrifying attraction which, by the way, boasts speeds of up to a mega 50 mph. Have a look:

Despite being a seven-time world champion cliff diver who is more than used to daunting heights, she knew she had f*cked up when ignoring the sign.

Moments after the 32-year-old disappeared down the male-only contraption, she let out a piercing scream.

Advert

Sharing the video on Instagram, she wrote: "Here for a good time not a long time!

"Another YOLO moment."

The entire thing was filmed by her mate and it's since gone viral after making its rounds across social media.

Seven-time world champion cliff diver, Rhiannan Iffland, ignored the sign and went down the 'male-only' slide. (Instagram/@rhiannan_iffland)
Seven-time world champion cliff diver, Rhiannan Iffland, ignored the sign and went down the 'male-only' slide. (Instagram/@rhiannan_iffland)

Advert

People have since hit out against Area 47, implying that the park’s decision to have a male-only slide was pretty sexist.

Since then, the waterpark has issued a response addressing the 'misogyny' claims.

A spokesperson from the park told Tyla: "AREA 47 was built in 2009/2010. At that time, we did not intend to create a "men only" attraction within the water park. Initially, this particular slide was open to both women and men.

"However, in the second year, we noticed a significant increase in accidents on this slide, which required us to take action. We consulted with doctors, authorities, and the manufacturer of the slide.

Advert

"This led to a difficult decision: either disassemble the water slide or restrict its use to men only, as it stands now."

The park has since shared a statement addressing claims of 'misogyny'. (Area 47 Adventure Park)
The park has since shared a statement addressing claims of 'misogyny'. (Area 47 Adventure Park)

They continued: "Our highest priority is ensuring the safety and happiness of all our guests, regardless of gender.

"The risks for women using this slide were tragically highlighted a few years ago when a woman was severely injured on a similar slide in the Canary Islands.

Advert

"I want to emphasise that AREA 47 is not misogynistic. Approximately 50% of our team members are female, and 60% of our management team is female."

According to the National Library of Medicine in the US, women can sustain horrific injuries if high pressure water enters their body, while there is also a risk of infections due to the foreign bodies found in the water.

Realising her mistake, Iffland told news.com.au: "It was never my intent to mock the safety regulations of this water slide.

“A person’s safety is paramount and I am constantly weighing up any danger with my job.

Advert

"To suggest otherwise, is wrong.”

  • Shoppers spot £100 'price glitch' on incredible beauty box
  • Woman who could see own tumour issues warning after being misdiagnosed by GP three times
  • Woman, 34, explains why she plans to die by euthanasia today despite being physically healthy

Choose your content:

7 hours ago
8 hours ago
  • 7 hours ago

    Trump ignites conspiracy theory after people question bizarre detail in photo

    One social media user claimed he could be 'trying to appear imposing and dominant' during meetings

    News
  • 8 hours ago

    Donald Trump ignites theory on why he wore large bandage on his ear after attempted assassination

    A year ago today, shots were fired at the US President at an election rally in Pennsylvania

    News
  • 8 hours ago

    Teen accused of killing mother and stepdad posted disturbing TikTok videos 'mourning' their deaths

    The teenager posted TikTok videos appearing to 'mourn' their deaths, just days after killing them

    News
  • 8 hours ago

    North Korea announces launch of beach resort for unexpected reason and guests are expected to arrive very soon

    Kim Jong-un wants people to come see his huge, new resort. What could go wrong?

    News