Diving at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Diving at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
The diving events for the 2012 Summer Olympics were held from 29 July to 11 August at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park. This sport was one of five aquatic competitions at the Games, the others being marathon swimming, swimming, synchronised swimming, and water polo. The program consisted of eight events: for both men and women, there were the 3m springboard, the synchronised 3m springboard, the 10m platform, and the synchronised 10m platform.
A total of 136 athletes from 25 countries took part. Every diver had to be at least 14 years old by 31 December 2012. China led the medal count with six gold medals and ten medals overall.
Qualification rules limited each nation to a maximum of 16 divers (eight men and eight women). In individual events, a country could enter up to two divers; in synchronised events, it could enter one pair. For individual events, spots were awarded to the top 12 finishers from the 2011 World Championships, the five continental champions in each event, and up to 18 semi-finalists from the 2012 Diving World Cup. For synchronised events, the top three pairs from the 2011 World Championships, the top four from the 2012 World Cup, and the host nation (Great Britain) qualified. Importantly, qualifying spots belonged to the nation, not the individual diver, though one diver could only earn one spot for their country.
Quick Facts
- Event
- Diving
- Games
- 2012 Summer
- Venue
- Aquatics Centre
- Dates
- 29 July – 11 August 2012
- Competitors
- 136
- Nations
- 25
- Prev
- 2008
- Next
- 2016
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Lore & Background
The diving competitions were held over two weeks at the Aquatics Centre, purpose-built for the Games. A total of 136 athletes from 25 nations competed. All divers were required to be at least 14 years old by 31 December 2012. China dominated the medal table, winning six gold medals and ten medals overall. Qualification for individual events was based on results from the 2011 World Championships, continental championships, and the 2012 Diving World Cup. For synchronised events, the top three from the 2011 World Championships, top four from the 2012 World Cup, and the host nation Great Britain qualified. Qualifying spots belonged to the nation, not the individual diver, though each diver could only earn one spot for their country. A nation could have up to 16 divers (eight per gender) and enter two divers per individual event and one pair per synchronised event.
Reader's Guide
The 2012 Olympic diving competitions were significant as part of the London Games' aquatic program, showcasing elite athletes from around the world. The event highlighted the dominance of China, which topped the medal table with six golds and ten total medals. The qualification system ensured broad international representation, with 25 nations participating. The age requirement of 14 years old by the end of 2012 set a minimum standard for competitors. The structure of eight events—four for men and four for women—mirrored previous Olympics, maintaining continuity in the sport. The use of the Aquatics Centre within the Olympic Park provided a central venue for spectators. The legacy of these competitions includes the continued growth of diving as a global sport and the establishment of performance benchmarks for future Games.
Did You Know?
- The diving competitions took place from 29 July to 11 August 2012 at the Aquatics Centre.
- China was the most successful nation with six gold medals and ten total medals.
- All divers had to be at least 14 years old on or by 31 December 2012.
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