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Synchronized diving is an Olympic discipline in which two divers perform identical dives simultaneously from the same height, scored on synchrony as well as individual execution, added to the Olympics in 2000.
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Synchronized Diving ranks #24 of 121 in the Watersport ranking, behind Rowing Double Scull, ahead of Nacra 17 Foiling Catamaran Sailing.
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When did synchronized diving become an Olympic event?
Synchronized diving was added to the Olympic program at the 2000 Sydney Games. The debut featured both men's and women's events on the 3-meter springboard and the 10-meter platform.
How is synchronized diving scored by the judges?
Synchronized diving uses a panel of judges, typically eleven, divided into three groups: some judging diver A's individual execution, some judging diver B's, and a group of three to five judges scoring the synchronization between the two divers. The individual and synchronization scores are combined with a degree-of-difficulty multiplier to produce the final score for each dive.
Do both divers in synchronized diving have to perform the same dive?
Yes, both divers must perform the same dive simultaneously from the same platform or springboard height, with identical takeoff direction and number of somersaults and twists. The degree of difficulty is assigned based on the specific dive performed, and both execution and timing are evaluated.
What diving events are contested at the Olympics?
The Olympic diving program includes individual 3-meter springboard, individual 10-meter platform, synchronized 3-meter springboard, and synchronized 10-meter platform for both men and women. All events are governed by World Aquatics at the Olympic level.
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