For some, diving may be regarded as a dangerous sport, but in one inner-city community in Kingston, it is being used, though not intentionally, as a tool to steer young men away from crime.
Matthew Mitcham made diving history at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. At the Men’s 10m platform, the Australian, who was in second place after 5 out of 6 dives, needed the highest score dive in diving history to beat Zhou Luxin of China – and he delivered!
This extended Olympic Cycle has been a tough one, but Iโm still battling through the highs and lows with a big smile on my face. The UK government rules and restrictions meant that British Swimming decided to change the entry conditions of the British Olympic Trials (British Championships)โฆ which meant I was no longer allowed to compete (for the first time in over 12 years!). As I chase the chance to compete and earn my spot on the Olympic team this Summer, this video includes a Q&A (from my Instagram) where I answer some of your questions, my first long course training session in my home pool and my first (& only) competition I raced in during COVID-19!
Relive a rare moment in diving where the Gold and Silver medals are separated by only 0.48 points. This is the epic battle between Russiaโs Dmitriy Sautin and Chinaโs Xiong Ni in the Men’s 3m Final at the FINA Diving World Cup in 1995 Atlanta.
Don’t miss out on the gold medal performance of Rommel Pacheco Marrufo in the 3m Springboard Final at the FINA Diving World Cup 2016 in Rio!
Watch this rare footage of the Greg Louganis, who is often regarded as the greatest diver of all time.
A battle is brewing over access to a popular Brisbane waterhole, after Defence Minister Peter Dutton bought the land.
Current World and Olympic champion Adam Peaty held one of his first swimming clinics in Strood. He revealed the secrets of his record-breaking breaststroke to the lucky 100 children who managed to secure a place.
This Beacon Story video is brought to you in partnership with the Allergan Foundation.
26-year-old Becca is a two-time Paralympic swimmer for Team USA, diagnosed with Usher syndrome type 1 (USH1) at only four years old. But she has never let her diagnosis with Usher syndrome stop her from doing exactly what she puts her mind to.
