Uimahypyissä

Uimahypyissä, often translated as "swimming diving" or simply "diving" in English, refers to the sport of diving in a swimming pool setting. It encompasses a variety of disciplines where athletes perform acrobatic dives from springboards or fixed platforms into the water. The goal is to execute a series of aerial maneuvers with precision, grace, and control before entering the water with minimal splash.

The sport is governed internationally by FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation). Competitive diving events typically involve two main apparatus: the springboard, which can be either 1 meter or 3 meters high, and the platform, situated at 10 meters. Divers are judged on their approach, the takeoff, the execution of the dive's aerial phases, and the entry into the water. A panel of judges awards points based on these criteria, with the lowest and highest scores often being discarded to determine the final score for each dive.

Diving competitions can be held individually or in synchronized events. In synchronized diving, two athletes perform the same dive simultaneously from either the springboard or the platform. The synchronicity of their movements and the execution of their individual dives are both assessed. Uimahypyissä requires a unique combination of strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, and courage, making it a visually captivating and demanding sport. It is an Olympic sport and a popular discipline in many aquatic centers worldwide.