Basically, it helps them maintain a strong grip. Why do they all immediately run to the shower and hot tub after a dive? Easy — they’re super cold! The water in the pool isn’t necessarily cold, but ...

The pool into which Olympic divers dive (also known as a diving well) must be a minimum of 5m (16ft) deep. Why do divers use showers and hot tubs after dives? In the Olympic diving venue, there are ...