Diving

Olympic Games: The unbelievable 10-meter dive by Chinese diver Kuan, scoring perfect 10s from all judges (video)

Chinese diver Quan Hongchan won her second gold medal in diving at this year’s Olympic Games on Tuesday. In her first dive, she achieved a perfect score, receiving 10s from all the judges.

The dive, featuring 3.5 forward twists, created minimal splash as the Olympic champion entered the pool.

Diving activities strike up in Van Lake

Diving activities have started in Van Lake, the world's largest soda lake dating back 800,000 years, as sweltering summer temperatures set in.

Van Lake, formed in the aftermath of the eruption of the volcanic Mount Nemrut, extends like a sea with an area of ​​3,713 square kilometers, sparking attention from dive enthusiasts.

Turquoise gem Lake Gökpınar closes for divers

Lake Gökpınar, counted among the world's clearest bodies of water and renowned for its turquoise color, in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas Sivas has been closed to diving.

Situated 10 kilometers away from the town center of Gürün, Lake Gökpınar has been a popular destination for tourists and underwater diving with its year-round water temperature of 11 degrees Celsius.

Freediver Artnik sets another world record

Slovenian freediver Alenka Artnik has set another world record, diving 109 metres deep in bi-fin discipline (CWTB) at the Vertical Blue competition in the Bahamas.

The 41-year-old dived 107 metres on the third day of the competition to break personal and national records, and then went on to dive two metres deeper three days later to beat the world record.

Bridge diving brings adrenaline kicks to Soča river area

Kanal – The traditional bridge diving event in the town of Kanal in western Slovenia will be held on Sunday in what promises to be an event spiced up with a potent dose of adrenaline. Astonishing views are guaranteed as the Kanal Bridge crosses the Soča river, famous for its emerald hues.

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