Diving events are from
a springboard or from a high platform called the 'highboard' which
is 10 metres above the water.
In springboard diving the men divers must do 5 compulsory dives and 6 dives of their own choice. Women divers must do 5 compulsory dives and 5 of their own choice.
In platform diving men do 4 compulsory dives and six other dives of their own choice. Women do 4 compulsory dives and 4 of their own choice.
Synchronised diving events are for 2 divers who dive at the same
time, perform the same dive and enter the water together.
Divers in all events try to enter
the water without a splash.
Seven judges give points for each dive. The points are for how
well the dive is done and for how difficult a dive it is.
Go here to read more about this sport
http://www.olympic.org/diving
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