diving

A dictionary of terms used in three water sports, each identified by a symbol: swimming by a figure in the crawl stroke position, diving by a figure bent into diving position, and surfing by a crested wave.

Includes an overview of the Olympic swimming and diving events and refers to famous performances while presenting information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

A slight error left Olympic diving-hopeful Bryce Graham in a five-year coma and now, at twenty-two, she must adjust to a world that went on without her and to visions that may or may not be real.

Discusses swimming and diving in the Olympics; describing the sports' Olympic histories, great swimmers and divers, and record setting. Includes time line and glossary.

Dean Lambert is determined to find out who is sabotaging the diving board at the Wave Crest Health Club before someone gets hurt at the next competition.

J.V. and Stephanie discuss their experiences learning to dive at their local pool.

Describes the aquatic events of the Olympic Games.

An overview of the events that make up the swimming and diving portion of the Olympic Games, with highlights of great athletes and moments.

Presents a brief history of swimming and diving as a sport and describes the techniques of various swimming strokes and dives. Also includes information on competitions and how to prepare for them, water polo, synchronized swimming, and water safety.