Our divers dive into water 12 feet or more, some 10 feet. For the most part, in high school, there at least are people familiar with the basics.” Maurice Ervin, Littleton High swimming and ...

“Humans dive into water for fun—and likely get injured frequently. ... but it’s not inconceivable that you’d jump from that high when, say, diving from a cliff.

High diving has taken the plunge into the sports mainstream as 14 competitors descended from the height of a nine-story building into Barcelona's harbor in the first two rounds of the inaugural ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., Oct. 5 (UPI) --Despite their slender necks and hollow bones, some birds dive into the water at speeds that would result in serious injury should a human try to replicate the feat.

Fans watching diving events at Paris in 2024 may notice water sprayed on the surface of Olympic pools (as can be seen from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics). Why is that? Short answer: It's for safety.

To surprise their prey, some species of seabirds dive into the water at speeds greater than 50 miles per hour. A human diver entering the water that fast would likely sustain serious injuries, but ...