The History of Springboard and Platform Diving
Coaches, facilities, meets and competitions, and of course the divers themselves, all make up the sport of springboard and platform diving. Learn about the history of diving and the people who have, and continue to make it the sport it is today.
Ray Rude - Founder of the Duraflex International Corporation
Ray Rude developed the Duraflex diving board and the Durafirm diving stand. His products revolutionized the sport of diving and are the only equipment used in Olympic and world championship diving competitions.
Ray Rude developed the Duraflex diving board and the Durafirm diving stand. His products revolutionized the sport of diving and are the only equipment used in Olympic and world championship diving competitions.
Diving Through the Ages
An illustrated history of diving - from fancy diving at the turn of the century to today's dynamic and challenging diving competitions.
An illustrated history of diving - from fancy diving at the turn of the century to today's dynamic and challenging diving competitions.
Profile - Greg Louganis
Considered the greatest diver of all time, Greg Louganis won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games on both the springboard and platform. In addition to his Olympic success he won 47 national titles, three NCAA championships, and five world championship gold medals.
Considered the greatest diver of all time, Greg Louganis won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games on both the springboard and platform. In addition to his Olympic success he won 47 national titles, three NCAA championships, and five world championship gold medals.
Photo Gallery - Greg Louganis
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Profile - Hobie Billingsley
Considered one of the greatest diving coaches to walk the pool deck, Hobie Billingsley served as diving coach at Indiana University from 1959 to 1989, and was a four-time Olympic diving coach.
Considered one of the greatest diving coaches to walk the pool deck, Hobie Billingsley served as diving coach at Indiana University from 1959 to 1989, and was a four-time Olympic diving coach.
Profile - Ron O'Brien, Ph.D.
Dr. Ron O’Brien has been an instrumental force in the sport of diving for over 40 years as both a coach and diver, helping to shape the direction of diving in the United States over that period.
Dr. Ron O’Brien has been an instrumental force in the sport of diving for over 40 years as both a coach and diver, helping to shape the direction of diving in the United States over that period.
The History of Diving
A history of the competitive sport of springboard and platform diving by Dr. Ron O'Brien, the National Technical Director for USA Diving.
A history of the competitive sport of springboard and platform diving by Dr. Ron O'Brien, the National Technical Director for USA Diving.
International Swimming Hall of Fame
The history and recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the world.
The history and recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the world.