A dive start is the action begun at the start of a
swimming race. In most strokes, the swimmer jumps off the ''
diving blocks
Diving most often refers to:
* Diving (sport), the sport of jumping into deep water
* Underwater diving, human activity underwater for recreational or occupational purposes
Diving or Dive may also refer to:
Sports
* Dive (American football), a ...
'' after hearing the starting signal. However, if it is a backstroke event, the swimmers will be starting in the water. All dives are followed by a
streamline just like
turning.
External links
Female swimmers on the diving blocks getting ready to dive
Swimming
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