Diving: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
Greg Louganis
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Before You Get Started
Guidelines to follow before becoming involved in springboard diving and how to gind the the right diving coach and youth diving team to ensure a positive and safe experience.
Guidelines to follow before becoming involved in springboard diving and how to gind the the right diving coach and youth diving team to ensure a positive and safe experience.
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.
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.
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.
2009 World Champ Results
Who are the best divers in the world in 2009? Results from the finals at the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Who are the best divers in the world in 2009? Results from the finals at the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Guo Jingjing
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.
Spotting and the Equipment
In the sport of diving, what is spotting and what type of equipment is used?
In the sport of diving, what is spotting and what type of equipment is used?
Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham
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.
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.
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.
Alexandre Despatie
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Duraflex Diving Board
Duraflex diving boards are the standard for use in the world of competitive diving. What makes these products so superior, that they are the only products used in competitive diving?
Duraflex diving boards are the standard for use in the world of competitive diving. What makes these products so superior, that they are the only products used in competitive diving?
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 trampolines or adryland 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 trampolines or adryland diving board allows the diver to practice a dive in a safe and efficient manner.
Hurdle Tips
You can't do a good dive without a good hurdle. Here are some key tips to help improve this aspect of the forward approach in springboard diving.
You can't do a good dive without a good hurdle. Here are some key tips to help improve this aspect of the forward approach in springboard diving.
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.
Springboard Medalists
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.
Diving All American DVD's
Use these practices and guidelines to create a diving video a DVD for submission to a college coach or for High School All American.
Use these practices and guidelines to create a diving video a DVD for submission to a college coach or for High School All American.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six Reasons To Stretch
Stretching is an important element of any divers’ training. Stretching before a workout or competition will help in injury prevention and assist in warm-up. Stretching after a workout or competition can help to increase flexibility and decrease muscle soreness.
Stretching is an important element of any divers’ training. Stretching before a workout or competition will help in injury prevention and assist in warm-up. Stretching after a workout or competition can help to increase flexibility and decrease muscle soreness.
The Modern Diving Facility
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.
Blythe Hartley
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Olympic Gold Medalists Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia
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
Nancilea Foster
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.
College Athletics and Diving
College and University presidents agree that athletic spending is out of control. How does that effect swimmng and diving?
College and University presidents agree that athletic spending is out of control. How does that effect swimmng and diving?
Diving Tips
Use these helpful tips to improve your diving.
Use these helpful tips to improve your diving.
Tips for the Beginner Diver
Five important tips for beginners new to the sport of competitve springboard diving.
Five important tips for beginners new to the sport of competitve springboard diving.
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.
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.
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 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.
Beijing Olympic Diving Images
Images from the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the diving competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Chantelle Newbery
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.
Gold Medalist Guo Jingjing
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.
Beijing Opening Ceremonies
Images from the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Images from the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
2009 NCAA Results
Results from the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships for Division I, II and III.
Results from the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships for Division I, II and III.
Back Dive Tuck
The kick out of a back dive tuck from the one-meter springboard by a springboard diver.
The kick out of a back dive tuck from the one-meter springboard by a springboard diver.
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.
World Champion Thomas Daley
Diving images and diving photos from the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
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.
Tania Cagnotto
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.
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!
Training Tips
Here are six tips that even the most experienced diving coach should consider during a training session or practice.
Here are six tips that even the most experienced diving coach should consider during a training session or practice.
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.
Dryland Exercises and Drills
A backward somersault kick-out is an important fundamental element in springboard and platform diving. Use this dryland diving drill to help make this diving element become second nature.
A backward somersault kick-out is an important fundamental element in springboard and platform diving. Use this dryland diving drill to help make this diving element become second nature.
Fu Mingxia
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Forward Dive Pike from a Stand
The forward dive pike from a standing start is a fundamental drill that all divers should practice whether they be a beginner or seasoned veteran.
The forward dive pike from a standing start is a fundamental drill that all divers should practice whether they be a beginner or seasoned veteran.
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.
NCAA Qualifying Process
How does a diver qualify for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships?
How does a diver qualify for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships?
Wu Minxia
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.
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.
Mun Yee Leong
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.
Yulia Pakhalina
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Coaching and Feeback
Coaching diving involves what types of feedback a diver should receive in order to improve their ability to dive, and ultimately, their performance.
Coaching diving involves what types of feedback a diver should receive in order to improve their ability to dive, and ultimately, their performance.
Loudy Tourky and Rebecca Gilmore
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Villo Kormos
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.
Juan Guillermo Uran
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.
Bronze Medalists Paola Espinosa and Tatiana Ortiz
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.
Nora Barta
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.
Sharleen Stratton
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.
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Diving
Diving photos and images of Christina Loukas, NCAA and U.S. National Diving Champion, and a member of the 2008 Olympic Diving Team.
Diving photos and images of Christina Loukas, NCAA and U.S. National Diving Champion, and a member of the 2008 Olympic Diving Team.
Dryland Diving Equipment
Dryland diving equipment can help a diving program and diving coach expand and enhance the ability to develop successful divers.
Dryland diving equipment can help a diving program and diving coach expand and enhance the ability to develop successful divers.
Top Diving School in 2009
Which collegiate school had the most success during the 2008-2009 season, based on the results from the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships?
Which collegiate school had the most success during the 2008-2009 season, based on the results from the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships?
Chinese Diver Zhou Luxin
Images from Day 2 of the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.
Images from Day 2 of the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.
Thomas Daley
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.
Head First Entries
If you want to rip dives on a consistent basis, set a goal of having all your dives enter the water head first.
If you want to rip dives on a consistent basis, set a goal of having all your dives enter the water head first.
Gold Medalist He Chong
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.
Tracking Progress in Diving
Comparing scores in diving can help a competitor track progress from meet to meet.
Comparing scores in diving can help a competitor track progress from meet to meet.
Valentina Marocchi
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.
Springboard Diving
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Diver Brittany Viola
Images from Day 1 of the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.
Images from Day 1 of the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.
Tuck, Pike or Layout?
Many beginners, or divers that lack experience, often ponder the question of what position to put a dive in when competing in a meet - tuck, pike or layout.
Many beginners, or divers that lack experience, often ponder the question of what position to put a dive in when competing in a meet - tuck, pike or layout.
Why Use Skill Progressions
Learning and practicing dives should be based on fundamental building blocks or skills, learned in a series of progressions. Here are eight reasons why.
Learning and practicing dives should be based on fundamental building blocks or skills, learned in a series of progressions. Here are eight reasons why.
All-American Errors
Common errors are the biggest reason why applications for High School Diving All-American get rejected.
Common errors are the biggest reason why applications for High School Diving All-American get rejected.
Jenny Keim
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Noisy Diving Boards
Diving boards and stands should be the least of your worries during a practice session, but many times a noisy board can quickly and easily be fixed.
Diving boards and stands should be the least of your worries during a practice session, but many times a noisy board can quickly and easily be fixed.
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.
Laura Wilkinson
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
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.
The National Aquatic Center in Beijing
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.
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.
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.
Laura Sanchez
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.
Diving - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Diving guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Diving guide site.
Silver Medalist Alex Despatie
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.
Irina Lashko
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
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.
Elina Eggers
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.
Thomas Bimis and Nikolaos Sirandis
Photos and images from the men's Olympic synchronized springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from the men's Olympic synchronized springboard diving competition.
Steps in a Front Approach
A forward approach and take-off in diving is as unique as a divers' personality. Figure out what is best for you by experimenting with diverent types of take-offs.
A forward approach and take-off in diving is as unique as a divers' personality. Figure out what is best for you by experimenting with diverent types of take-offs.
Hu Jia
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Mary Ellen Clark
Where is Olympic medalist Mary Ellen Clark?
Where is Olympic medalist Mary Ellen Clark?
Grab a Flat Hand
Always practice grabbing your hands before stretching for the water every time you do a dive or practice a fundamental.
Always practice grabbing your hands before stretching for the water every time you do a dive or practice a fundamental.
High School Diving and Judging
Success in high school diving has as much to do with knowing how a meet will be judged as much as the diving itself.
Success in high school diving has as much to do with knowing how a meet will be judged as much as the diving itself.
3M Front Line Up
The forward 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 line up is one of the most important diving exercises that a diver can master - it can lead to the classic rip entry.
Tory Ishimatsu
Diving isn't always serious. Check out these humorous diving photos from the most accomplished divers in the world!
Diving isn't always serious. Check out these humorous diving photos from the most accomplished divers in the world!
Allison Brennan - Day 4 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials
Photos from Day 4 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Photos from Day 4 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Red Bull Cliff Diving Series
The 2009 Red Bull Cliff Diving Series pits the world best cliff and high divers against each other in an eight event series that culminates in Athens, Greece.
The 2009 Red Bull Cliff Diving Series pits the world best cliff and high divers against each other in an eight event series that culminates in Athens, Greece.
2009 NCAA Zones
Qualifiers for the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from NCAA Zone diving competitions.
Qualifiers for the 2009 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from NCAA Zone diving competitions.
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.
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.
Ariel Rittenhouse and Kelci Bryant
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.
Lessons vs. Elite Divers
Creating a successful diving team requires a coach to manage a large group of young athletes, and to have a eye for the big picture. Here are a few ideas that can help a coach better manage the varying degrees of talent within a diving team.
Creating a successful diving team requires a coach to manage a large group of young athletes, and to have a eye for the big picture. Here are a few ideas that can help a coach better manage the varying degrees of talent within a diving team.
Tatiana Ortiz
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.
Loudy Tourky
Diving isn't always serious. Check out these humorous diving photos from the most accomplished divers in the world!
Diving isn't always serious. Check out these humorous diving photos from the most accomplished divers in the world!
NCAA Zone Diving Structure
A diver must first qualify for zone diving competition before competing in the NCAA championships. Listed are the colleges and the zones in which they compete.
A diver must first qualify for zone diving competition before competing in the NCAA championships. Listed are the colleges and the zones in which they compete.
Gold Medalist Chen Ruolin
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.
Judging Twisting Dives
What constitutes a fail dive when a diver under or over twists on a dive.
What constitutes a fail dive when a diver under or over twists on a dive.
Bronze Medalist Wu Minxia
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.
Springboard Life
What are the factors that cause a Duraflex Springboard to loose its "springiness."
What are the factors that cause a Duraflex Springboard to loose its "springiness."
Winterizing a Diving Board
A springboard is a valuable piece of athletic equipment, here are some tips to help you treat it that way and prolong the life of your diving board.
A springboard is a valuable piece of athletic equipment, here are some tips to help you treat it that way and prolong the life of your diving board.
Mark Your Spot !
Beginner divers always seem to have a problem finding the right place to stand when starting a dive. Mark your spot on the diving board so that you each time you dive, the approach and hurdle is consistent.
Beginner divers always seem to have a problem finding the right place to stand when starting a dive. Mark your spot on the diving board so that you each time you dive, the approach and hurdle is consistent.
Gold Medalists Wang Xin and Chen Ruolin
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.
Scott Donie
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Marion Reiff and Libiseller Richter of Austria
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
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!
Melissa Wu
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Springboard Definition
A springboard is a 16-foot aluminum diving board that is used in diving competitions from two different heights above the water: one-meter or three-meter.
A springboard is a 16-foot aluminum diving board that is used in diving competitions from two different heights above the water: one-meter or three-meter.
Degree of Difficulty
Definition of the degree of difficulty in the sport of springboard and platform diving
Definition of the degree of difficulty in the sport of springboard and platform diving
2000 Sydney Olympic Games
Troy Dumais of the USA gets ready to perform his dive in the Men's 3m Springboard during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games on September 25,2000 at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney Australia.
Troy Dumais of the USA gets ready to perform his dive in the Men's 3m Springboard during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games on September 25,2000 at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney Australia.
Audrey Labeau
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Chris Seufert
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
5 Olympic Lessons for Divers
Five important lessons to be learned from the Olympic diving competitions. These lessons apply to each and every diver, regadless of whether you are a part-time summer club diver, an elite junior, or a senior national qualifier.
Five important lessons to be learned from the Olympic diving competitions. These lessons apply to each and every diver, regadless of whether you are a part-time summer club diver, an elite junior, or a senior national qualifier.
Diving Entry
Definition of the entry into the water in the sport of diving.
Definition of the entry into the water in the sport of diving.
Michael Murphy
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Thomas Finchum Bio
Profile of Thomas Finchum, a 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 U.S National Diving Team member. Finchum is a 2007 Pan American Gold Medalist and the 2007 USA Diving Athlete of the Year.
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.
Paola Espinosa
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
He Chong
Diving images and diving photos from the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Pike Position
One of the four positions, the pike position is performed with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist.
One of the four positions, the pike position is performed with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist.
Ariel Rittenhouse
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Hurdle Position in Diving
When doing a forward approach and hurdle on springboard, where should the knee and hurdle leg be in relation to the rest of the body?
When doing a forward approach and hurdle on springboard, where should the knee and hurdle leg be in relation to the rest of the body?
Peter Waterfied
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.
Diving Board Differences
Before you go out and order a diving board, make sure you know the differences in the two types of boards used most often in competition - the Maxiflex Model "B" and the 16-foot Duraflex.
Before you go out and order a diving board, make sure you know the differences in the two types of boards used most often in competition - the Maxiflex Model "B" and the 16-foot Duraflex.
Mae Nakagawa
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.
2008 NCAA Zones
Qualifiers for the 2008 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from NCAA Zone diving competitions.
Qualifiers for the 2008 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from NCAA Zone diving competitions.
Amanda Miller - Day 4 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials
Photos from Day 4 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Photos from Day 4 of the Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis.
Avoid Failing a Twister
How to avoid fail dives during the twisting round in diving.
How to avoid fail dives during the twisting round in diving.
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.
Rachelle Kunkel
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Melanie Rinaldi
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Diving images and diving photos from the first four days of the 2009 FINA World Diving Championships in Rome.
Maxiflex Model-B Springboard
The “Cheeseboard” is a common reference for the Modified Maxiflex Model-B aluminum springboard diving board manufactured by Duraflex International. The Model-B is the de facto standard for competitive aquatic diving facilities.
The “Cheeseboard” is a common reference for the Modified Maxiflex Model-B aluminum springboard diving board manufactured by Duraflex International. The Model-B is the de facto standard for competitive aquatic diving facilities.
Kent DeMond
Cliff diving photos and images from the fifth stop on the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series from Antalya, Turkey.
Cliff diving photos and images from the fifth stop on the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series from Antalya, Turkey.