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sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard

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Diving is a sport where athletes jump or fall into water from an elevated platform or springboard, performing acrobatic movements during their descent. It matters as a competitive Olympic sport that showcases athleticism, precision, and artistry through the combination of height, technique, and controlled entry into the water.

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Pictogram for Diving at the Summer Olympics

Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatics. Diving is an internationally recognised sport that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a recreational pastime.

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