Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Recreational diving dates back to ancient times, but the modern, organized competitions began in the 1880s in England. Diving was introduced to the Olympics in 1904 and has been a popular part of the games ever since. This photo shows Canadian diver Maxim Bouchard moments after a practice plunge in Rio this past February.