By Erin Keaveny, Swimming World College Intern
The history of Olympic diving reflects how far the sport has come. Over the last century diving has evolved from strange events that are definitely unconventional, to one of the most anticipated parts of the Olympic games.
Diving made its debut in the 1904 Saint Louis Olympics, where George Sheldon of the USA took home the gold on men’s 10-meter platform. 1904 was also the one and only year that the plunge for distance diving event took place. If you’re wondering what plunge for distance is, it’s just as glorious as it sounds.
Picture this, an athlete dives in off the side of the pool, and then remains completely motionless until they stop moving forward. Whoever goes the farthest wins, and you bet an American won that year. I’m really questioning why it got removed from the program of events, it seems absolutely thrilling. Regardless, William Dickney will forever hold a place in history as the greatest Olympic plunge for distance champion ever.
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