Diving: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Greg Louganis
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
Images and photos of world and Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexandre Despatie
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extra Points in a Diving Meet
Diving meets are often decided by less than a point. Here are a few tips to squeeze an extra 1/2 point from the judges.
Diving meets are often decided by less than a point. Here are a few tips to squeeze an extra 1/2 point from the judges.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Hop Drill
Using a hop drill in springboard diving is one method to improve the armswing and timing of a forward approach and hurdle.
Using a hop drill in springboard diving is one method to improve the armswing and timing of a forward approach and hurdle.
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.
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.
Australian Divers Compete in Sydney in 2000
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.
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.
Back Dive Tuck
Initiating the tuck position by a springboard diver during a back dive tuck from the one-meter springboard.
Initiating the tuck position by a springboard diver during a back dive tuck from the one-meter springboard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew Helm
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Blythe Hartley and Emilie Heymans
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic synchronized platform diving competition.
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?
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diving All American DVD's
Filming and editing a high school diving performance can have a direct effect upon a diver’s selection as a High School All American.
Filming and editing a high school diving performance can have a direct effect upon a diver’s selection as a High School All American.
Diving Order in Competition
Knowing what order to list your dives in competition is as easy as paying attention to your personality and how you are training.
Knowing what order to list your dives in competition is as easy as paying attention to your personality and how you are training.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Young Divers Practicing Line-Up Skills
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Briony Cole and Sharleen Stratton
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.
Scores for Hitting the Board
Judges need to the be aware of the rule and penalties that occur when a diver hits the board, especially the difference between FINA and High School rules.
Judges need to the be aware of the rule and penalties that occur when a diver hits the board, especially the difference between FINA and High School rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tania Cagnotto
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.
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.
Use Easy Dives in Competition
Learning new dives is an important aspect of diving. Learning when to use those new dives in competition is equally important. When and where to add a new dive to your diving list is an important part of learning to compete.
Learning new dives is an important aspect of diving. Learning when to use those new dives in competition is equally important. When and where to add a new dive to your diving list is an important part of learning to compete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2009 Conference Champions
Results from the NCAA 2009 major conference swimming and diving championships.
Results from the NCAA 2009 major conference swimming and diving championships.
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.
Diving - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Diving guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Diving guide site.
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.
Gold Medalists Wang Feng and Qin Kai
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.
Tony Ally
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Photos and Images from past men's Olympic springboard diving competition.
Zhou Luxin
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.
Watch the Bubbles
Diving coaches should watch the bubbles on an entry to tell if a diver is properly executing a rip entry.
Diving coaches should watch the bubbles on an entry to tell if a diver is properly executing a rip entry.
Ron O'Brien, Ph.D.
Dr. Ron O’Brien has been an instrumental force in the sport of diving for over 40 years as both a coach and diver, helping to shape the direction of diving in the United States over that period.
Dr. Ron O’Brien has been an instrumental force in the sport of diving for over 40 years as both a coach and diver, helping to shape the direction of diving in the United States over that period.
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.
Loudy Tourky
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Thomas Daley and Blake Aldridge
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.
Goal Setting in Diving
Goal setting is an important aspect of achievement in the sport of diving, as it is in any other sport, and in life.
Goal setting is an important aspect of achievement in the sport of diving, as it is in any other sport, and in life.
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.
Hu Jia
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.
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.
He Zi
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.
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.
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.
Bronze Medalists Ditte Kotzian and Heike Fischer
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.
Wendy Lian Williams
Where is Olympic bronze medalist Wendy Lian Williams?
Where is Olympic bronze medalist Wendy Lian Williams?
NCAA 1M Diving Results
2009 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships - One-meter springboard diving results.
2009 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships - One-meter springboard diving results.
Haley Allen
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
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.
Chris Colwill
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.
Diving Tips
Use these helpful tips to improve your diving.
Use these helpful tips to improve your diving.
The First Back Dive
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.
2007 FINA World Diving Championships
Ariel C Evans Rittenhouse and Kelci Marie Bryant of the USA in action during the Women's 3m Synchro Springboard Final at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre during the Melbourne 2007 FINA World Championships on March 26, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia.
Ariel C Evans Rittenhouse and Kelci Marie Bryant of the USA in action during the Women's 3m Synchro Springboard Final at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre during the Melbourne 2007 FINA World Championships on March 26, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia.
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.
Matt Scoggin
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past men's Olympic platform diving competition.
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.
Ray Rude Profile
Ray Rude developed the Duraflex diving board and the Durafirm diving stand. His products revolutionized the sport of diving and are the only equipment used in Olympic and world championship diving competitions.
Ray Rude developed the Duraflex diving board and the Durafirm diving stand. His products revolutionized the sport of diving and are the only equipment used in Olympic and world championship diving competitions.
Fulcrum Definition
The fulcrum is a moveable wheel that sits underneath the mid-point of a diving board, allowing a diver to adjust the amount of spring they receive.
The fulcrum is a moveable wheel that sits underneath the mid-point of a diving board, allowing a diver to adjust the amount of spring they receive.
Justin Wilcox
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!
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.
Nicholas Robinson-Baker and Benjamin Swain
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.
Sara Hildebrand
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
Photos and images from past women's Olympic platform diving competition.
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.
Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion
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.
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.
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.
Christina Loukas
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.
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.
Changing the Fulcrum
Should there be differences in the fulcrum settings for different dives?
Should there be differences in the fulcrum settings for different dives?
1M 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. Used primarily on three-meter, practicing this drill on one-meter can lead to adjust to dives that finish low to the water.
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. Used primarily on three-meter, practicing this drill on one-meter can lead to adjust to dives that finish low to the water.
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.
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.
David Boudia of the U.S.
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.
Chinese Diving Enthusiasts
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.
Matthew Mitcham
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.
Annett Gamm and Nora Subschinski
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.
College Recruiting in Diving
Any diver or athlete can help move the recruiting process in the right direction. Here are seven important aspects to consider.
Any diver or athlete can help move the recruiting process in the right direction. Here are seven important aspects to consider.
Gold, Silver and Bronze
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.
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.
Tania Cagnotto and Francesca Dallape
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.
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.
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.
Tania Couch and Stacie Powell
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.
Brittnay Viola
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.
Somersault Save
The somersault save is a technique used by divers on forward spinning, or inward spinning dives to counter the over-rotation of a somersault, assist in the success of a rip entry, and to provide a safety maneuver to reduce the chance of hitting the bottom of the pool.
The somersault save is a technique used by divers on forward spinning, or inward spinning dives to counter the over-rotation of a somersault, assist in the success of a rip entry, and to provide a safety maneuver to reduce the chance of hitting the bottom of the pool.