What is Diving?
Diving is an activity that involves 3 things: a jump, time in the air, and an entry into water. Competitive Diving is a sport where each one of these things is judged. A diver tries to jump as high as possible, perform in the air and enter the water with little or no splash. The […]
How High is a 3 Meter Springboard?
There are just two Heights in Olympic competition. The 3 m springboard (the high-board) and the 10 m platform (platform). The 3 m springboard, or what is commonly referred to as the high-board, is 9.84 feet. This is roughly 1 story. Jumping off the 3 m springboard for the first time is an exhilarating experience. […]
How High is a 1 Meter Diving Springboard?
Everyone refers to the two heights of springboard as the “high board” and the “low board”. A 1 meter diving springboard is considered the “low board”. A 1 m springboard is approximately 3.28 feet. Or 39 inches. Distance on a flat surface is what we are used to but measuring. It is a little bit […]