How old is sports diving? Detailed answer

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How old is sports diving?

Man probably learned to jump into the water soon after he learned to swim. He started jumping into the water as soon as he discovered that he could fall into the water from the ground. After the man learned to jump, he probably began to dive head first into the water. But only at the end of the XNUMXth century did acrobatic or artistic diving emerge. Gymnasts from countries such as Switzerland, Germany and Finland, while improving their acrobatic technique, discovered during training that jumping into water is softer than jumping onto the ground or mats. As a result of these practical exercises, a new sport appeared - diving.

By 1904 there was great international interest in the sport. There were enough different types of diving to have competitions in this type during the Olympic Games of that year. The competition was called "high diving in the program of the Olympic Games". Each jump allowed in the competition has a score based on the difficulty of the execution.

Since the first Olympic diving competition held in 1904, the list of types of diving has continued to change. Obsolete types of jumps are removed, and new ones are added. Jumping from a tower is jumping without a throwable board. They are usually performed from a high platform. Ski jumping uses a long board that bends easily. Ski jumping appeared after jumping from a tower. They are made from a lower height than high jumps.

Today, diving competition is a very popular sport in schools and colleges. Many divers who compete during their studies continue to compete for many years afterwards.

Author: Likum A.

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