The most anticipated diving meet of the year up to now, the FINA Diving World Cup currently taking place in Tokyo, within the same venue where the Tokyo 2020 Diving competition will take place, is a breeze of fresh air and hope for the participating athletes.
The Diving World Cup, an Olympic
Qualifier, is a strong symbol for every aquatic athlete preparing for the
Games; the first concrete opportunity to compete at the highest level, against
the strongest opponents, ahead of the Games and a unique chance to test the
hi-tech venue.
There are a total of 136 slots for
divers – 68 male and 68 female. Synchronised events will have eight teams per
event and there is a total of 32 divers per gender. Individuals will qualify
via a top-12 placing at the World Championships and top-five finish at
continental championships. The remaining spots will depend on the number of
quota spots left, dependent on the actual names submitted by each federation.
This will only be confirmed by Fina in June.
Within this ultra-safe COVID-free
bubble, all athletes would agree to say that qualifying for this year’s Games
would be most rewarding given the circumstances.
Michael Phelps Teaches Swimming
Most of us can swim, but there’s a
difference between dog paddling on vacation and swimming for fitness. If you’re
looking to unlock the low-impact, calorie-burning benefits of swimming, check
out this course from Michael Phelps on This Skills. The 26-time Olympic gold
medalist will cover everything you need to feel confidant and comfortable
swimming laps. You’ll learn all the basic strokes, plus wall kicking, diving
and other techniques, but you’ll also get a glimpse into the mindset of the
most decorated Olympian of all time.
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