Diving and the Olympic Games
The highest achievement for any diver is an Olympic gold medal. Over forty American divers have stood atop the gold medal podium since diving became an Olympic sport in 1904. How did they get to the most celebrated sporting event in the world and who to look for in 2008? Find out here at the About Diving Guide!
Mitcham Wins Platform on Dramatic Final Dive
Results from the men's platform diving finals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men's platform diving finals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Huo Liang Leads Platform Semifinals - Boudia and Finchum Advance
Results from the men’s platform semifinals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men’s platform semifinals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Zhou Leads Prelims on Men's Platform
Results from the preliminaries of the men's platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the preliminaries of the men's platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
China Claims Seventh Olympic Diving Gold
Results from the final round of the womenÂ’s platform diving competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the final round of the womenÂ’s platform diving competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Chen Ruolin Leads Semifinal Competition in Women's Platform
Results from the semifinal of the Women's platform diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the semifinal of the Women's platform diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Chen Ruolin Wins Prelims in Women's Platform
Results from the women's platform prelimininaries at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the women's platform prelimininaries at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
He Chong Wins, Despatie Second in Springboard Finals
Results from the men's springboard diving finals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men's springboard diving finals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
He Chong Top Qualifier, Both U.S. Divers Advance on Springboard
Results from the men’s springboard semifinal round of diving at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men’s springboard semifinal round of diving at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
China Finishes 1-2 in Men's Springboard Prelims
Results from the springboard diving preliminaries at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the springboard diving preliminaries at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Guo Jingjing wins Fourth Olympic Gold on Springboard
Women's final springboard diving results from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Women's final springboard diving results from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
China Leads Springboard Prelims, U.S. Divers finish 4th and 7th
Results from the semifinal round of the women’s springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the semifinal round of the women’s springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Guo Jingjing Leads Springboard Prelims
Results from the preliminaries of the women's springboard Diving competition at the Beijing Olympics.
Results from the preliminaries of the women's springboard Diving competition at the Beijing Olympics.
China Completes Synchro Sweep with Win on Springboard
Results from the men’s synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men’s synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
China Goes 3 for 3 With Win in Women's Platform Synhcro
Results from the women’s synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the women’s synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
China Wins Platform Synchro Gold - Germany Second and Russia Third
Results from the men's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Guo and Wu Win China's First Gold in Diving
Results from the women’s synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the women’s synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Beijing Olympic Diving Results, Stories and Images
If you missed a prelim, semi-final, or final, don't worry. We have stories and recaps of the all events right here!
If you missed a prelim, semi-final, or final, don't worry. We have stories and recaps of the all events right here!
2008 Summer Olympic Games - Be Prepared!
Every four years the world focuses its attention on the Olympic Games. Look no further for information on the diving competition in '08, past and future competitors, the history of diving and the Olympics, and how to get started on your Olympic dream.
Every four years the world focuses its attention on the Olympic Games. Look no further for information on the diving competition in '08, past and future competitors, the history of diving and the Olympics, and how to get started on your Olympic dream.
USA Diving Announces 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team
Twelve divers will compete as members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team in Beijing. The U.S. will send a full compliment of divers to the Olympics for the first time since 1996.
Twelve divers will compete as members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team in Beijing. The U.S. will send a full compliment of divers to the Olympics for the first time since 1996.
Who Will Win Beijing's Olympic Diving Medals
2008 Beijing Olympic Diving Predictions.
2008 Beijing Olympic Diving Predictions.
Top Olympic Diving Contenders
The youngest is 14, the oldest is 34. This group of standout divers will make the competition in Beijing fun to watch. The Chinese are the favorites, but they don't give the medals away, you have to earn them!
The youngest is 14, the oldest is 34. This group of standout divers will make the competition in Beijing fun to watch. The Chinese are the favorites, but they don't give the medals away, you have to earn them!
Top American Olympic Divers
Once the undisbuted force in international diving, the American myth was shattered in 2004 as the U.S. team failed to win a medal for the first time in Olympic diving history. 2008 may prove to be a different story as a young enthusiastic group of divers and a few veterans will look to reverse that trend.
Once the undisbuted force in international diving, the American myth was shattered in 2004 as the U.S. team failed to win a medal for the first time in Olympic diving history. 2008 may prove to be a different story as a young enthusiastic group of divers and a few veterans will look to reverse that trend.
What is Olympic Diving
What is Olympic diving? Find information on the competition, events, rules, and road to become an Olympic champion.
What is Olympic diving? Find information on the competition, events, rules, and road to become an Olympic champion.
Olympic Diving Rules, Requirements and Judging
Review many of the more important rules that will govern the diving competition in Beijing in 2008. These rules are dictated by FINA, the international governing body for the aquatics.
Review many of the more important rules that will govern the diving competition in Beijing in 2008. These rules are dictated by FINA, the international governing body for the aquatics.
Your Road to the Olympic Team - How to Become and Olympic Diver
Find information on the steps needed to become an Olympic diver.
Find information on the steps needed to become an Olympic diver.
Learn to Dive: Lessons for the Beginner to Elite
View these Step-by-step diving turtorials on the way to becoming an Olympic champion.
View these Step-by-step diving turtorials on the way to becoming an Olympic champion.
Where Are Your Favorite Divers Now?
Find out what these Olympic divers have been doing since retiring from competition.
Find out what these Olympic divers have been doing since retiring from competition.
Olympic Diving Controversies
From judging bias to Greg Louganis, controversies are a part of any sporting event and diving and the Olympics Games are no exception.
From judging bias to Greg Louganis, controversies are a part of any sporting event and diving and the Olympics Games are no exception.
Greatest Moments in Olympic Diving
The biggest stage in the world seems to bring out outstanding performances, and there is no bigger stage than the Olympic Games. Here are some of the biggest upsets, greatest finishes and dominant performances from the past 100 years of Olympic diving.
The biggest stage in the world seems to bring out outstanding performances, and there is no bigger stage than the Olympic Games. Here are some of the biggest upsets, greatest finishes and dominant performances from the past 100 years of Olympic diving.
History of Diving and the Olympics
A brief history of diving in the Olympics from 1904 to the present.
A brief history of diving in the Olympics from 1904 to the present.
Youth Olympic Games to Take Place in 2010
The first Youth Olympic Games will take place in Singapore in 2010. The YOG is a multi-sport competition for athletes from 14-18 that will mirror the current Olympic Games.
The first Youth Olympic Games will take place in Singapore in 2010. The YOG is a multi-sport competition for athletes from 14-18 that will mirror the current Olympic Games.
2008 Olympic Diving Competiton Schedule
The schedule of events for the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
The schedule of events for the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Diving and the Olympic Games - A Perfect Match
With a combination of grace and athleticism, diving has earned a place as one of the marquee events in the Summer Olympic games.
With a combination of grace and athleticism, diving has earned a place as one of the marquee events in the Summer Olympic games.
USA Diving Choses 2008 FINA World Cup Team
USA Diving will send 12 divers to compete at the 2008 FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing on February 19-24. This event also serves as an Olympic qualifying event and the U.S. team will look to earn six Olympic spots to add to the six previously earned at the 2007 World Championships.
USA Diving will send 12 divers to compete at the 2008 FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing on February 19-24. This event also serves as an Olympic qualifying event and the U.S. team will look to earn six Olympic spots to add to the six previously earned at the 2007 World Championships.
The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
News and information from the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
News and information from the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
BYU Diving Coach Keith Russell to be Olympic Judge in Beijing
Brigham Young University Diving Coach Keith Russell has been named as a judge for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Russell will leave for China this August as the only diving judge to represent the United States. Russell was a member of the 1968 Olympic Team where he finished fourth on platform.
Brigham Young University Diving Coach Keith Russell has been named as a judge for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Russell will leave for China this August as the only diving judge to represent the United States. Russell was a member of the 1968 Olympic Team where he finished fourth on platform.
U.S. Olympic Diving Team Roster
A complete listing of U.S. Olympic Team members.
A complete listing of U.S. Olympic Team members.
1936 Olympic Diving Video
Diving video footage from the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany.
Diving video footage from the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany.
International Olympic Committee
The official website of the Olympic Movement.
The official website of the Olympic Movement.
United States Olympic Committee
The mission of the USOC is to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence and preserve the Olympic ideals, and thereby inspire all Americans. View the official website.
The mission of the USOC is to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence and preserve the Olympic ideals, and thereby inspire all Americans. View the official website.