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Why Do Olympic Divers Have Little Towels? Explaining the Routine
Those tuning into the aquatic events at the 2024 Paris Olympics likely have asked a handful of questions about the athletes' behavior in between competitions. For starters, divers often ...
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How high is the Olympic diving platform?
Platform divers hit the water at speeds between 30 and 35 miles per hour. Repeating this impact too often can result in injury. What is an Olympic diving springboard made of? All modern major diving ...
Tom Daley shares how mindfulness helped him overcome ‘terrifying' pressure of performing at the Olympics
Tom Daley discussed the merits of mindfulness with CNBC host Tania Bryer at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland ...
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Olympic Diving Is Even More Impressive When You Learn How Deep the Pool Is
The accuracy, consistency, grace, and skill that goes into Olympic diving is truly next level. Whether you're a diving fan like me, or just watching the Paris Olympics for fun, you may have a few ...
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A rare genetic mutation barred her from most sports. Now she's one of Indiana's top divers.
What could be on the horizon? "2028 Olympics — 3-meter," North Central diving coach Stephen Hoeferle said. "I don't think she has a real ceiling." Flessner, 16, is among Indiana's top high ...