Shammys are the lifeblood of the diving world. EVERY diver has one. Tons of swimmers do too, but the little towels are more integral for diving than swimming. What is a shammy? Why are they called ...

As a competitive swimmer throughout high school, watching the diving team practice filled me with an overwhelming amount of jealousy. But it wasn't because they could throw dives I couldn't even dream ...

Viewers of the Tokyo Olympics are apparently a little baffled by the behavior of athletes in the diving events.Divers typically emerge from the water after a plunge and immediately take a quick shower ...

A diver’s chamois cloth, or shammy, serves an important purpose, but athletes don’t always look where they’re tossing their towels before they launch from the springboard or platform. During ...

Olympic diving is very exciting and yet also very confusing. If you are like me, and your diving experience consists of childhood belly flops at the public pool, then you probably have a lot of ...

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Shammies and divers are inseparable. But what is a shammy? Why are they called shammies? And why, of all things, do divers swear by them? You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

Viewers of the Tokyo Olympics are apparently a little baffled by the behavior of athletes in the diving events.Divers typically emerge from the water after a plunge and immediately take a quick shower ...