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Diving Through the Ages

From Fancy Diving to Chinese Domination

From , former About.com Guide

Diving has evolved from the early days of "fancy diving," to a dynamic and challenging sport. The competitions of today bear little resemblance to those at the turn of the century. From competitions on the infamous "buckboard," to the challenge of synchronized diving, the diving has changed dramaticaly in the past century,

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Gold medalist Greta Johansson of Sweden.Fancy DivingDiving Competition at the 1932 Los Angeles OlympicsSpringboard and Platform DivingGreg LouganisGreg LouganisFu Mingxia reaches for the water in Sydney.China Dominates the Competition
Olympic SynchroSynchronized DivingMaxiflex Model B SpringboardsSpringboard DivingMiami of Ohio NatatoriumThe Modern Diving FacilityAge group diver practicing in the U.S.Diving Begins at A Young Age
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