One of Bosnia’s ultimate adrenaline rushes is throwing oneself off ancient Mostar’s Old Bridge. For centuries, the annual competition has been attracting crowds eager to witness the daring skills perfected by generations of locals. /VCG Photo

Organizers said the contest held Sunday was the 452nd. Divers took turns jumping off the 79-feet-high bridge to test their mettle in ordinary or eagle postures at speeds of about 80 kilometers per hour. /VCG Photo

A panel of judges selects the winner. For an ordinary jump, men creating the smallest possible splash score higher. But for the eagle dive contestants, the bigger and louder the splash, the better. /VCG Photo

The rainbow-like bridge, originally built by the Ottomans in 1566, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was destroyed in Bosnia’s war during 1992 to 1995, but was painstakingly rebuilt after the conflict. /VCG Photo