Why in swim meets do you dive of swim blocks?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

You dive off the blocks at swim meets because it is faster. When you dive off of them you get more momentum rather than just pushing off the wall. Also it gives the crowd a chance to see all the competitors and what school and lane they represent rather than in the pool.

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