Diving

Definition of Diving as it relates to Sports, Olympic Games, Summer Olympic Games

Diving is a sport in which competitors leap from a platform into water, performing acrobatic movements during their descent. Points are awarded for the complexity and precision of these maneuvers as well as the diver's entry into the water. This discipline requires great physical strength, agility, control, and fearlessness. It has been a part of Olympic Games since 1904 for men and 1988 for women. As a component of Summer Olympic Games, diving embodies the spirit of athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and international camaraderie that characterizes this prestigious event.

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