Heading toward the London Olympics, the 2012 FINA Diving World Cup, scheduled from February 20-26, represents the final chance to qualify to compete at the Games, and has a number of very serious implications for the U.S.
The competition will be the first major international championship to be held in the new Olympic pool, so many of the competitors will get their first taste of the competition "arena." More importantly though, it is the last opportunity for the United States, and many of the 42 competing diving federations to qualify for the ability to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Currently, the U.S. has earned the maximum allowable individual Olympic slots (2) in only men's platform and women's springboard. This was achieved by finishes at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai, China. At the same event the U.S. also earned one slot in women's platform and men's springboard. That makes six out of a possible 12 slots. The U.S. has not earned any spots in synchronized diving, which will present a tall order in London.
If the U.S. fails to qualify all four synchro teams, it will be the second time since the inclusion of synchro that the U.S. has failed to send the maximum number of competitors - in 2000 and 2004, the U.S. failed to qualify a women's synchronized springboard team.
World Cup News
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- Boudia and McCrory Fourth - Krug, Loukas and Boudia Advance
- Colwill Finishes 9th- Cozad and Ryan 10th at World Cup
- Cozad/Ryan and Colwill Move to Finals
- Colwill 9th After Prelims- Earns U.S. Olympic Slot
- Haley Finishes 17th in 10M Semifinal
- Dumais and Ipsen Earn Olympic Synchro Berth for U.S.
- Ishimatsu 18th in Prelims, Earns U.S. Second Olympic Spot in Women's 10M
- China Makes Early Statement at World Cup - SI.com
- World Cup Begins - Dumais/Ipsen Advance to Final
- What Will It Take To Qualify for the Olympics
- What is the FINA Diving World Cup?
World Cup Photos
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Outside News
- Diving becomes art at the London Aquatics Center in London, England
- Diving's World Cup offers Olympic atmosphere for athletes with Indiana connections
- Despatie delivers diving bronze at World Cup event
- Bronze medal for Plymouth diving duo at World Cup
- China Makes Early Statement at World Cup - SI.com
World Cup Schedule
This competition is taking place in London, which is five hours ahead of the East Coast of the United States. All times listed below are for Eastern Standard Time.
Monday, February 20
Men's Synchronized 3M Springboard Prelim - 5:00 AM
Women's 10M Platform Prelim - 9:00 AM
Men's Synchronized 3M Springboard Final - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 21
Women's 10M Platform Semifinal - 5:00 AM
Men's 3M Springboard Prelim - 9:00 AM
Women's 10M Platform Final - 2:30 PM
Wednesday, February 22
Men's 3M Springboard Semifinal - 5:00 AM
Women's Synchronized 10M Platform Prelim - 9:00 AM
Men's 3M Springboard Final - 2:00 PM
Women's Synchronized 10M Platform Final - 3:45 PM
Thursday, February 23
Men's Synchronized 10M Platform Prelim - 5:00 AM
Women's 3M Springboard Prelim - 9:00 AM
Men's Synchronized Platform Final - 2:00 AM
Friday, February 24
Women's 3M Springboard Semifinal - 5:00 AM
Men's 10M Platform Prelim - 9:00 AM
Women's 3M Springboard Final - 2:30 PM
Saturday, February 25
Men's 10M Platform Semifinal - 5:00 AM
Women's Synchronized 3M Springboard Prelim - 9:00 AM
Men's 10M Platform Final - 2:00 PM
Women's Synchronized 3M Springboard Final - 3:45 PM
Sunday, February 26
Women's 10M Platform Diveoff - 5:00 AM
Men's 3M Springboard Diveoff - 6:45 AM
Women's 3M Springboard Diveoff - 11:00 AM
Men's 10M Platform Diveoff - 1:30 PM
Getting to the World Cup
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World Cup, World Championship and Olympic Results
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- 2012 FINA World Cup Results
- 2010 FINA World Cup Results
- 2008 FINA World Cup Results
- 2011 FINA World Championships Results
- Women's FINA World Cup Medalists
- Men's FINA World Cup Medalsits
- Women's FINA World Championships Medalists
- Men's FINA World Championships Medalists
- Women's Olympic Springboard Diving Medal Winners
- Women's Olympic Platform Medal Winners
- Men's Olympic Springboard Diving Medal Winners
- Men's Olympic Platform Medal Winners
- Women's Olympic Synchronized Springboard Diving Medal Winners
- Women's Olympic Synchronized Platform Diving Medal Winners
- Men's Olympic Synchronized Springboard Diving Medal Winners
- Men's Olympic Synchronized Platform Diving Medal Winners
Diver Bios
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