Anthropometry for Diving
Anthropometry (measuring body size and composition) is a very important component of fitness for divers. Low body fat, and a small body size are an advantage in diving.
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high diving Anthropometry and Olympic Athletes
Here is some information from the analysis of the anthropometric data (height, weight and age) from the diving participants at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The lightest of male from all sports was China's Yuan Cao, who won a gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Diving.
| Sport | Age | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVERALL AVERAGE (all sports) | 26.1 | 176.9 | 72.8 | 23.3 |
| Diving (all) | 22.9 | 165.5 | 59.8 | 21.7 |
| Diving (females) | 23.0 | 160.2 | 53.8 | 20.9 |
| Diving (males) | 22.9 | 170.8 | 66.0 | 22.6 |
Related Pages
- Components of fitness for divers
- Olympic Games Anthropometry for other sports in 2012
- All about fitness testing, including anthropometry testing
- Diving Polls
- Home of diving
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