Diving: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Thomas Finchum
Profile of Thomas Finchum, a 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Finchum is a 2007 Pan American Gold Medalist and the 2007 USA Diving Athlete of the Year.
Profile of Thomas Finchum, a 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Finchum is a 2007 Pan American Gold Medalist and the 2007 USA Diving Athlete of the Year.
Thomas Finchum Olympic Profile
Thomas Finchum and David Boudia look to be one of America's best hopes for a medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Thomas Finchum and David Boudia look to be one of America's best hopes for a medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
David Boudia
Profile of diver David Boudia, 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Boudia is the 2007 Pan American Gold Medalist and current national platform diving champion David Boudia.
Profile of diver David Boudia, 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Boudia is the 2007 Pan American Gold Medalist and current national platform diving champion David Boudia.
Men's Platform Diving - Olympic Diving Competition - Olympic Diving Images
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
US Olympic Diving Team
Twelve divers will compete as members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team in Beijing.
Twelve divers will compete as members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team in Beijing.
Greg Louganis Images - Olympic Gold Medalist - Olympic Diving Champion Greg Louganis
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Women's Springboard Diving - Olympic Diving Competition - Olympic Diving Images
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Thomas Daley Profile
At 14-years-old, British diver Thomas Daley will be one of the youngest Olympians in Beijing. His appearance at the Games may be novel, but this young diver has a chance to medal.
At 14-years-old, British diver Thomas Daley will be one of the youngest Olympians in Beijing. His appearance at the Games may be novel, but this young diver has a chance to medal.
Judging Diving
Judging a springboard or platform diving contest begins with an understanding of the scoring system and the five basic elements of a dive: The Starting Position, The Approach, The Take-Off, The Flight, and The Entry.
Judging a springboard or platform diving contest begins with an understanding of the scoring system and the five basic elements of a dive: The Starting Position, The Approach, The Take-Off, The Flight, and The Entry.
Olympic Diving Contenders
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!
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
The U.S. will bring a young but talented group of divers to Beijing. After being shut out in 2004, this group combined with veterans Troy Dumais and Laura Wilkinson will look to put the U.S. back on the medal stand.
The U.S. will bring a young but talented group of divers to Beijing. After being shut out in 2004, this group combined with veterans Troy Dumais and Laura Wilkinson will look to put the U.S. back on the medal stand.
Olympic Diving 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.
Men's Synchronized Springboard Diving - Olympic Diving Competition - Olympic Diving Images
Photos and images from the men's Olympic synchronized springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from the men's Olympic synchronized springboard diving competition.
Olympic Diving Rules
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.
Olympic Diving Hub
2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing - information on the diving competition, past and future competitors, the history of diving and the Olympics, and how to get started on your Olympic Dream.
2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing - information on the diving competition, past and future competitors, the history of diving and the Olympics, and how to get started on your Olympic Dream.
David Boudia Olympic Profile
With his bronze medal at the 2008 FINA World Cup, David Boudia became the leading American contender for a medal on platform in Beijing.
With his bronze medal at the 2008 FINA World Cup, David Boudia became the leading American contender for a medal on platform in Beijing.
Men's Olymic 3M Final
He Chong won China's sixth Olympic diving medal in the men's springboard diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
He Chong won China's sixth Olympic diving medal in the men's springboard diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Men's Olympic Diving Competition - Images of Olympic Diving - Springboard Diving Competition
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Beijing Diving Results
Results and stories from the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results and stories from the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Platform Diving Prelims - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the men's platform preliminary diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the men's platform preliminary diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Kelci Bryant
Profile of diver Kelci Bryant, a 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Bryant is a current U.S. National Diving Team member and four-time national springboard diving champion.
Profile of diver Kelci Bryant, a 2008 U.S National Diving Team member. Bryant is a current U.S. National Diving Team member and four-time national springboard diving champion.
Olympic Diving Medalists
Olympic diving medal winners in springboard, platform and synchronized diving events including multiple gold medal winners and Olympic standouts.
Olympic diving medal winners in springboard, platform and synchronized diving events including multiple gold medal winners and Olympic standouts.
Men's 10M Olympic Prelims
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.
DD Calculation
Dives in springboard and platform diving are ranked according to the degree of difficulty of each dive, determined using a formula based on elements in each dive. This degree of difficulty is used in the calculation of diving scores.
Dives in springboard and platform diving are ranked according to the degree of difficulty of each dive, determined using a formula based on elements in each dive. This degree of difficulty is used in the calculation of diving scores.
Olympic Highlights
The biggest upsets, greatest finishes and dominant performances in Olympic diving competition.
The biggest upsets, greatest finishes and dominant performances in Olympic diving competition.
Women's Olympic 10M Final
Results from the final round of the women’s platform diving competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the final round of the women’s platform diving competition at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Haley Ishimatsu
Profile of individual and synchronized diving national champion Haley Ishimatsu. The two-time Pan American Games diving medalist is a member of the 2008 U.S National Diving Team.
Profile of individual and synchronized diving national champion Haley Ishimatsu. The two-time Pan American Games diving medalist is a member of the 2008 U.S National Diving Team.
Women's Synchronized Diving - Olympic Diving Competition - Olympic Diving Images
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Men's 10M Olympic Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Men's Olympic 10M Final
Results from the men’s platform finals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men’s platform finals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Olympic Trials
The 2008 Olympic Team Trials for diving will take place June 18-22 in Indianapolis, IN. The trials will feature 2004 Olympians Laura Wilkinson, Troy Dumais, Cassandra Cardinell and Justin Wilcock, as well as a host of newcomers including international medalists Thomas Finchum, Chris Colwill and Haley Ishimatsu.
The 2008 Olympic Team Trials for diving will take place June 18-22 in Indianapolis, IN. The trials will feature 2004 Olympians Laura Wilkinson, Troy Dumais, Cassandra Cardinell and Justin Wilcock, as well as a host of newcomers including international medalists Thomas Finchum, Chris Colwill and Haley Ishimatsu.
Women's 10M Olympic Semis
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.
Training to Become a Diver - Become an Olympic Diver
Divers must begin training at a young age in the competitive world of atheltics.
Divers must begin training at a young age in the competitive world of atheltics.
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 titles, and five world championship titles.
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 titles, and five world championship titles.
Women's Platform Diving - Olympic Diving Competition - Olympic Diving Images
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Olympic Diving
Find information on divers, diving competition, judging and scoring for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games as China will once again be the team to beat in Beijing.
Find information on divers, diving competition, judging and scoring for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games as China will once again be the team to beat in Beijing.
Beijing National Aquatics Center - Olympic Swimming and Diving Site - 2008 Olympic Games Diving Pool
Images of the National Aquatic Center in Beijing. Also known as the Water Cube, the natatorium is the site of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Images of the National Aquatic Center in Beijing. Also known as the Water Cube, the natatorium is the site of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Christina Loukas
Profile of Christina Loukas, a member of the 2008 U.S National Diving Team. Loukas is a three-time national diving champion and eight-time NCAA ALL-American at Indiana University.
Profile of Christina Loukas, a member of the 2008 U.S National Diving Team. Loukas is a three-time national diving champion and eight-time NCAA ALL-American at Indiana University.
Laura Wilkinson Profile
Laura Wilkinson was flying under the radar prior to the 2000 Olympics and her upset of the heavily favored Chinese on platform. In Beijing, she won't be able to hide and with the Chinese women showing that they are vulnerable in this event, 2008 promises to be very interesting for this girl from Texas.
Laura Wilkinson was flying under the radar prior to the 2000 Olympics and her upset of the heavily favored Chinese on platform. In Beijing, she won't be able to hide and with the Chinese women showing that they are vulnerable in this event, 2008 promises to be very interesting for this girl from Texas.
Guo Jingjing Profile
Guo Jingjing has four Olympic medals and eight world championships to her credit. She is the diver to beat in Beijing.
Guo Jingjing has four Olympic medals and eight world championships to her credit. She is the diver to beat in Beijing.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Synchronized Platform - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the men's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the men's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Despatie Olympic Profile
Profile of Olympic silver medalist Alexandre Despatie, a contender for a diving medal in springboard and synchronized springboard at the Beijing Olympics.
Profile of Olympic silver medalist Alexandre Despatie, a contender for a diving medal in springboard and synchronized springboard at the Beijing Olympics.
Men's Olympic 3M Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's springboard diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's springboard diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Diving Basics
Understand the sport of diving by becoming familiar with the basic elements of a dive and diving meets.
Understand the sport of diving by becoming familiar with the basic elements of a dive and diving meets.
Olympic Men's 3M Synchro
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.
Types of Dives
Six types of dives and used in springboard and platform diving. Four of these types involve rotating, or somersaulting in relation to the diving board or platform. A fifth type involves adding twists to a dive, and the sixth uses an armstand to begin dives from the platform.
Six types of dives and used in springboard and platform diving. Four of these types involve rotating, or somersaulting in relation to the diving board or platform. A fifth type involves adding twists to a dive, and the sixth uses an armstand to begin dives from the platform.
2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials - Images from Olympic Diving Trials - Olympic Diving
Photos from Day 1 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Photos from Day 1 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Womens Olympic Synchro 3M
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.
Olympic Women's 3M 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.
Multile Female Medalists
Women who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.
Women who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.
How Deep is the Pool?
Every time a diver steps on the board, he or she should know the depth of the water in order to ensure a safe diving environment.
Every time a diver steps on the board, he or she should know the depth of the water in order to ensure a safe diving environment.
Before You Get Started
Guidelines to follow before becoming involved in diving - finding the the right diving coach and youth diving team to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Guidelines to follow before becoming involved in diving - finding the the right diving coach and youth diving team to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Multiple Male Medalists
Men who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.
Men who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.
Rip Entry
A rip entry in springboard and platform diving is a key element needed for successful completion of a dive. Three important parts of a rip are the flat hand, arm position, and body alignment.
A rip entry in springboard and platform diving is a key element needed for successful completion of a dive. Three important parts of a rip are the flat hand, arm position, and body alignment.
Chis Colwill Olympic Profile
2008 Olympic Diving Team member Chris Colwill has one of the most difficult diving lists in the world, and if he is on . . . watch out!
2008 Olympic Diving Team member Chris Colwill has one of the most difficult diving lists in the world, and if he is on . . . watch out!
Oympic 10M Synchro Results
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.
Olympic Diving Predictions
2008 Beijing Olympic Diving Predictions.
2008 Beijing Olympic Diving Predictions.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Springboard Diving Final - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the final round of the men's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the final round of the men's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
2008 Olympic Diving Trials
The 2008 Olympic diving trials will take place in Indianapolis, Ind., June 18-22. Find information about the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Diving including event information, how to qualify, and competitors.
The 2008 Olympic diving trials will take place in Indianapolis, Ind., June 18-22. Find information about the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Diving including event information, how to qualify, and competitors.
Scoring Synchro
The rules for scoring synchronized diving can be bit confusing. Use this guideline to better understand the process.
The rules for scoring synchronized diving can be bit confusing. Use this guideline to better understand the process.
Women's Olympic 3M Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the women's springboard diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the women's springboard diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Mary Beth Dunnichay
Profile of platform diver Mary Beth Dunnichay - Pan American Games bronze medalist and 2008 U.S National Diving Team member.
Profile of platform diver Mary Beth Dunnichay - Pan American Games bronze medalist and 2008 U.S National Diving Team member.
Body Posture
Body posture is an important diving technique to be mastered by both beginners and elite divers. This fundamental building block leads to correct body position in dives, allowing a diver to advance to harder dives used in diving competition.
Body posture is an important diving technique to be mastered by both beginners and elite divers. This fundamental building block leads to correct body position in dives, allowing a diver to advance to harder dives used in diving competition.
Women 10M Olympic Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the women's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the women's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Men's 10M Olympic Semi
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.
Diving List
In all high school, and junior and senior level diving contests divers are required to perform a specified number of dives from which a winner is determined. These requirements are made up of two types of dives – voluntary dives and optional dives. The combination of the dives make up what is known as a divers list.
In all high school, and junior and senior level diving contests divers are required to perform a specified number of dives from which a winner is determined. These requirements are made up of two types of dives – voluntary dives and optional dives. The combination of the dives make up what is known as a divers list.
Men's Oly Trials 10M Final
David Boudia served notice that he is ready for Beijing with an awesome display of diving at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials. Boudia earned 11 out of a 14 possible scores of 10 on his fourth and fifth dives, and averaged over 100 points on his last three to secure the automatic Olympic berth on platform.
David Boudia served notice that he is ready for Beijing with an awesome display of diving at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials. Boudia earned 11 out of a 14 possible scores of 10 on his fourth and fifth dives, and averaged over 100 points on his last three to secure the automatic Olympic berth on platform.
Dryland Training
Dryland training for springboard and platform diving is a vital ingredient for success in the sport of diving today and the use of a trampoline or dryland diving board allows the diver to practice a dive in a safe and efficient manner.
Dryland training for springboard and platform diving is a vital ingredient for success in the sport of diving today and the use of a trampoline or dryland diving board allows the diver to practice a dive in a safe and efficient manner.
Troy Dumais Olympic Profile
Troy Dumais will make his final attempt for a diving medal in his third Olympics. A consistent international medalist, he has never finished lower than sixth in four Olympic events.
Troy Dumais will make his final attempt for a diving medal in his third Olympics. A consistent international medalist, he has never finished lower than sixth in four Olympic events.
Women's 10M Synchro Results
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.
Olympic Hopefuls
The U.S. Olympic Diving Trials function as part of the process used to select the team of divers who will compete in the 2008 Olympic Games. The team will likely include members of the U.S. National Team chosen by USA Diving, the national governing body for the sport of diving in the United States.
The U.S. Olympic Diving Trials function as part of the process used to select the team of divers who will compete in the 2008 Olympic Games. The team will likely include members of the U.S. National Team chosen by USA Diving, the national governing body for the sport of diving in the United States.
Early Olympic History
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.
Olympic Controversies
Controversies surrounding the diving competition at the Olympic Games.
Controversies surrounding the diving competition at the Olympic Games.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Synchronized Platform - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the women's synchronized platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Laura Wilkinson
Profile of Olympic diver Laura Wilkinson, winner of the 2004 Olympic gold medal and 2005 World Championship in platform diving.
Profile of Olympic diver Laura Wilkinson, winner of the 2004 Olympic gold medal and 2005 World Championship in platform diving.
Sammy Lee
Sammy Lee was the first diver to win two gold medals in the Olympic platform diving event, and the coach of Olympic medalists Pat McCormick, Greg Louganis, and Bob Webster. He is a member of both the USOC Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Sammy Lee was the first diver to win two gold medals in the Olympic platform diving event, and the coach of Olympic medalists Pat McCormick, Greg Louganis, and Bob Webster. He is a member of both the USOC Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame.
FINA World Cup Results
Results from the 2008 FINA World Cup and final Olympic qualifying event.
Results from the 2008 FINA World Cup and final Olympic qualifying event.
Men's Olympic Synchro Platform
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's synchronized platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's synchronized platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Optional Dives
Optional dives in competitive diving are the harder and more impressive dives performed in a divers list of dives. When the optional dives are combined with the required voluntary dives, the result is a list of dives that a diver must perform in a particular diving meet or contest.
Optional dives in competitive diving are the harder and more impressive dives performed in a divers list of dives. When the optional dives are combined with the required voluntary dives, the result is a list of dives that a diver must perform in a particular diving meet or contest.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Platform Diving Final - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the men's final round platform diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the men's final round platform diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Women's Oly 3M Semis
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.
What to Wear on Your First Day
Equipment to begin diving starts with any type of swimsuit, a shammy, and an athletic bag.
Equipment to begin diving starts with any type of swimsuit, a shammy, and an athletic bag.
Women's 10M Olympic Prelim
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.
Dive Numbers
Dives used in competition are described using two methods: a written description, or numerical identification known as a dive number. Depending on the nature of the competition, both may used on a diving sheet.
Dives used in competition are described using two methods: a written description, or numerical identification known as a dive number. Depending on the nature of the competition, both may used on a diving sheet.
Olympic Trials Results
The Olympic Trials kick-off on Wednesday, June 18, with the men's and women's platform preliminaries. Can't make it to the trials, stay tuned to About.com for live, in-person coverage of the events.
The Olympic Trials kick-off on Wednesday, June 18, with the men's and women's platform preliminaries. Can't make it to the trials, stay tuned to About.com for live, in-person coverage of the events.
Bryant and Rittenhouse
As unique as they are individually, this duo has shown they can compete on the world stage. With three international synchro medals so far in 2008, three in 2006, and silver in the Pan Am Games last year, these two women look to be primed and ready to hit the big stage in Beijing.
As unique as they are individually, this duo has shown they can compete on the world stage. With three international synchro medals so far in 2008, three in 2006, and silver in the Pan Am Games last year, these two women look to be primed and ready to hit the big stage in Beijing.
Where Are They 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.
High Diving Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze medalists in the men’s plain high diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medalists in the men’s plain high diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Diving Positions
During the flight of a dive, the body of the diver must be held in one of four positions: tuck, pike, straight, and free.
During the flight of a dive, the body of the diver must be held in one of four positions: tuck, pike, straight, and free.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Preliminary Platform Images - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's prelim platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the women's prelim platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Olympic Diver Emilie Heymans
Canadian diver Emilie Heymans returns for her third Olympic Games, and hopefully for her third Olympic medal.
Canadian diver Emilie Heymans returns for her third Olympic Games, and hopefully for her third Olympic medal.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Synchronized Springboad - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's synchronized springboard diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
Images from the women's synchronized springboard diving competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
Dives in Tuck
Competitive springboard divers should learn dives in tuck position before advancing to pike or layout position. Dives in tuck position teach solid fundamentals that a springboard or platform diver needs to master in order to learn and compete harder dives.
Competitive springboard divers should learn dives in tuck position before advancing to pike or layout position. Dives in tuck position teach solid fundamentals that a springboard or platform diver needs to master in order to learn and compete harder dives.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Synchronized springboard - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the men's synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the men's synchronized springboard competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Olympic Track
Find information on the steps needed to become an Olympic diver.
Find information on the steps needed to become an Olympic diver.
Olympic Trials Images
Images from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Images from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Platform Finals - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the women's platform competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Troy Dumais
Profile of Troy Dumais, 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Team member, 2008 U.S National Diving Team member.
Profile of Troy Dumais, 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Team member, 2008 U.S National Diving Team member.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Springboard Diving Preliminaries - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's preliminary springboard competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the women's preliminary springboard competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Safety Rules for the Diver
Each time a competitive diver steps onto a springboard during practice, they should follow three simple rules to ensure the safety of themselves and their teammates.
Each time a competitive diver steps onto a springboard during practice, they should follow three simple rules to ensure the safety of themselves and their teammates.
Womens Olympic 3M Finals
Women's final springboard diving results from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where Guo Jingjing won her second consecutive springboard gold.
Women's final springboard diving results from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where Guo Jingjing won her second consecutive springboard gold.
Olympic Team Camp Divers
Olympic Team Selection Camp - Who will compete for the final Olympic team spots.
Olympic Team Selection Camp - Who will compete for the final Olympic team spots.
2008 World Cup Team
USA Diving has chosen divers to compete at the 2008 FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing. This event serves as a Olympic qualifying event and the U.S. team will try to earn six additional Olympic spots.
USA Diving has chosen divers to compete at the 2008 FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing. This event serves as a Olympic qualifying event and the U.S. team will try to earn six additional Olympic spots.
Olympic Trials Participants
List of divers qualified to compete in the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Diving. The winner of each event: men's and women's three-meter and men's and women's 10-meter will receive an automatic berth on the 2008 Olympic Diving Team.
List of divers qualified to compete in the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Diving. The winner of each event: men's and women's three-meter and men's and women's 10-meter will receive an automatic berth on the 2008 Olympic Diving Team.
Dmitri Sautin Profile
Dmitri Sautin has seven Olympic medals, making him the most decorated diver in Olympic history.
Dmitri Sautin has seven Olympic medals, making him the most decorated diver in Olympic history.
Voluntary Dives
In all diving contests divers are required to perform a specified number of dives from which a winner is determined. These requirements are made up of two types of dives – voluntary dives and optional dives. The combination of these dives make up what is known as a diver’s list.
In all diving contests divers are required to perform a specified number of dives from which a winner is determined. These requirements are made up of two types of dives – voluntary dives and optional dives. The combination of these dives make up what is known as a diver’s list.
Olympic Gold Medalists
Olympic gold medal winners in springboard diving from 1908 to 2004.
Olympic gold medal winners in springboard diving from 1908 to 2004.
Men's Olympic 3M Prelims
China takes the first two spots in the men's springboard preliminaries at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
China takes the first two spots in the men's springboard preliminaries at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Platform Semifinals - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the women's platform semifinal round at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the women's platform semifinal round at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Semifinal Round Springboad Diving - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images of of the semifinal round of the women's springboard diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images of of the semifinal round of the women's springboard diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Olympic Selection Camp
The Olympic team selection camp is what is considered “Phase 2” of the selection process for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team.
The Olympic team selection camp is what is considered “Phase 2” of the selection process for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team.
Forward Dive Pike
Proper pike position during a forward dive pike in the pike position from a one-meter springboard.
Proper pike position during a forward dive pike in the pike position from a one-meter springboard.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Women's Springboard Diving Final - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the final round of the women's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the final round of the women's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Diving Programs
Training a springboard and platform diver - Programs and levels of commitment from beginner lessons to elite diving. Find information on requirements and time commitments for the sport of diving.
Training a springboard and platform diver - Programs and levels of commitment from beginner lessons to elite diving. Find information on requirements and time commitments for the sport of diving.
Front Line Up
The forward dive line up is one of the most important diving exercises that a diver can master - it can lead to the classic rip entry.
The forward dive line up is one of the most important diving exercises that a diver can master - it can lead to the classic rip entry.
Diving Tutorials
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.
Beijing Olympic Diving - Men's Springboard Diving Preliminaries - 2008 Olympic Diving Images
Images from the preliminaries of the men's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the preliminaries of the men's springboard diving competition of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Mark Lenzi
Where is two-time Olympic diving medalist Mark Lenzi?
Where is two-time Olympic diving medalist Mark Lenzi?
Men's Olympic 3M Semis
Results from the men’s springboard semifinals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Results from the men’s springboard semifinals at the 2008 Sumer Olympic Games in Beijing.
JJ Kinzbach
Profile of diver JJ Kinzbach - 2008 U.S. Olympic hopeful.
Profile of diver JJ Kinzbach - 2008 U.S. Olympic hopeful.
Chris Colwill
Profile of diver Chris Colwill - 2006 and 2007 U.S. National Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic hopeful.
Profile of diver Chris Colwill - 2006 and 2007 U.S. National Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic hopeful.
Wu Minxia Profile
China'a Wu Minxia has 10 Olympic and world championships medals to her credit, but would still resides in the shadow of her teammate Guo Jingjing.
China'a Wu Minxia has 10 Olympic and world championships medals to her credit, but would still resides in the shadow of her teammate Guo Jingjing.
Men's Olympic Trial 10M Semis
David Boudia leads Thomas Finchum and Drew Livington after the platform semifinal round at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
David Boudia leads Thomas Finchum and Drew Livington after the platform semifinal round at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Where Is Fu?
Where is Olympic gold medalist diver Fu Mingxia?
Where is Olympic gold medalist diver Fu Mingxia?
Yulia Pakhalina Profile
Yulia Pakhalina will try for her fourth Olympic medal as she competes for Russia at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Yulia Pakhalina will try for her fourth Olympic medal as she competes for Russia at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Olympic Camp Schedule
The Olympic Team Selection Camp event schedule. The Olympic Team Selection Camp will take place at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. The final members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team will be selected during this camp.
The Olympic Team Selection Camp event schedule. The Olympic Team Selection Camp will take place at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. The final members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team will be selected during this camp.
Illustrated History of Diving - Springboard and Platform Diving Images - How Diving Has Evolved
From fancy diving at the turn of the century, to today's dynamic and challenging diving competitions, view an illustrated history of diving.
From fancy diving at the turn of the century, to today's dynamic and challenging diving competitions, view an illustrated history of diving.