International Diving Competitions

Created in 1995, the FINA Grand Prix is a series of annual diving competitions for the world’s elite springboard and platform divers. The focus of these events is to create a stage for elite divers to compete on a regular basis, and to expose the sport in both the host countries and the world at large. The FINA Grand Prix has been hosted by countries such as the United States, Germany, Canada, Russia, Spain, China, Mexico, and Italy.

The FINA Diving Grand Prix is a series of seven meets that take place from January to August each year, and consist of the following events:

• Men’s 3-meter Springboard
• Women's 3-meter Springboard
• Men’s 3-meter Synchronized Springboard
• Women’s 3-meter Synchronized Springboard
• Men’s 10-meter Platform
• Women’s 10-meter Platform
• Men’s 10-meter Synchronized Platform
• Women’s 10-meter Synchronized Platform

As an added incentive, divers have the opportunity to earn money because of their performances. At the conclusion of the Grand Prix season, the top three divers in the individual events, and the top three synchronized teams in each event, receive monetary prizes that range from $1000 to $5000 U.S. dollars.

In 2008, the 16th FINA Grand Prix begins in January and concludes in June, prior to the selection process for the Olympic Games in most countries. Many of the divers competing in these events will qualify and find success in Olympic competition.

2008 FINA Grand Prix Schedule and Results