

History of Diving
Diving developed from gymnastics. It started in Sweden and Germany in the 18th century, when gymnasts started performing tumbling routines into the water.
In the late 19th century, a group of Swedish divers visited the UK. They put on diving displays that proved hugely popular and led to the formation of the first diving organisation, the Amateur Diving Association, in 1901.
Diving at the Games
Diving was first contested at the St Louis 1904 Games. Its appearance on the Olympic programme in both springboard and platform events has been continuous since 1908. Synchronised Platform Diving and Synchronised Springboard Diving were added for the Sydney 2000 Games.
Venue: Aquatics Centre
Dates: Sunday 29 July – Saturday 11 August
Athletes: 136
Gold medals up for grabs: 8
Where can I try diving?
Amersham Diving Club
Chiltern Metropolitan Diving School