description Platform Diving 10m Overview
Platform diving at the 10-metre height is an aquatic sport and Olympic discipline contested from a rigid, unyielding platform. Athletes perform a sequence of acrobatic dives, incorporating multiple somersaults and twists, before entering the water. Competitors aim to enter the water vertically with minimal splash, a technique evaluated by judges alongside the difficulty and execution of the dive. It is open to both male and female athletes in individual and synchronized events.
insights Ranking position
Platform Diving 10m ranks #8 of 121 in the Watersport ranking, behind ILCA 7 (Laser) Dinghy Sailing, ahead of Rowing Coxless Pair.
help Platform Diving 10m FAQ
How fast do divers hit the water from the 10-meter platform?
Divers reach speeds of approximately 50 kilometers per hour by the time they enter the water from a 10-meter platform, with the entire dive from takeoff to water entry lasting roughly two seconds. This extremely short window means divers must execute multiple somersaults and twists with split-second precision to control their rotation and entry angle.
What is the difference between 10m platform and 3m springboard diving?
The 10-meter platform is a rigid, unyielding surface, while the 3-meter springboard is a flexible board that divers use to generate additional upward bounce through board recoil. The height difference gives platform divers significantly more airtime for complex dives but also means a higher-impact water entry at greater velocity.
What is the highest degree of difficulty attempted in elite 10m platform diving?
Degree of difficulty values for elite platform dives can exceed 3.8 on the FINA scoring scale, with dives such as the back 2½ somersault with 2½ twists in pike position among the most challenging attempted. These high-difficulty dives are increasingly seen at the World Aquatics Championships and Olympic level as athletes push technical boundaries.
Are there synchronized 10m platform events at the Olympics?
Yes, synchronized 10-meter platform diving has been an Olympic event for both men and women since the 2000 Sydney Games. Two divers perform identical dives simultaneously from adjacent platforms, with judges scoring both the individual execution of each diver and the synchronization between them.
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