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Note that a diver rotates forward one-half or more turns before hitting the water in a forward dive
Forward dive technique.
Examine the back dive straight form with the diver's body facing away from the board during the dive
Back dive straightThe diver stands...
Observe a diver fall forward from the handstand position into a pike before entering the water headfirst
Armstand somersault pikeThe diver...
Observe an experiment demonstrating which is faster over 10 meters by comparing the fastest sprinter in the world with a falling object
An experiment to demonstrate which is faster over 10 metres: the fastest sprinter...
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Gabriela Agúndez at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Mexican diver Gabriela Agúndez competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, August...
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Diving competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Grace Reid (left) and Katherine Torrance of Great Britain competing during the women's...
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Pat McCormick in midair
American Pat McCormick diving at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games.
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