Competitive Diving developed from gymnastics in the 18th century, when gymnasts in Sweden and Germany began to perform tumbling routines into water known as ‘fancy diving’.
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London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to diving
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Diving: Monique Gladding finishes tenth in FINA World Cup
Great Britain diver Monique Gladding revelled in front of a vocal home crowd of the FINA World Cup last night to reach her first major individual world final at the venue for this summer’s Games, the London Aquatic Centre.
Diving: GB secure Olympic places in 10m platform
Great Britain diver Monique Gladding helped Great Britain secure an Olympic place in the women’s 10m platform event, in her first major international since an accident last year left her battling for her life. In February 2011, the 30 year old cracked her skull after hitting her head on the platform while competing in Russia, [...]