Diving is one of the most exciting Olympic events to watch. It's a fantastic display of athleticism—one that creates a collective agreement among the people watching at home or in the stands (we've ...

Dives are divided into groups based on starting position and direction. There are five groups of dives for all springboard and platform events, plus an additional sixth for just platform. The groups ...

Each individual diving competition will consist of three rounds. The prelims will feature 34 divers, with the top 18 moving on to the semifinals. From there, the top 12 will compete in the final.

The platform used by men and women at the Olympics is a flat, rigid, non-slip surface elevated 10 meters (roughly 32 feet, 9 1/2 inches) above the water. The height is comparable to that of a ...