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why do the olympic divers get into the showers after every dive Join or Log In to answer.

-mikecampbell (197Q / 109A)
Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:13pm

Divers shower in warm water to keep their muscles warm and loose. This is also why gymnasts put on warm-ups, or pants and jackets, after each event.

-Emma (0Q / 536A) Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:16pm

the water is really cold and the shower warms them back up :)

-confucius (104Q / 855A) Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:16pm

got cha

-mikecampbell (197Q / 109A) Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:18pm

The Water Cube, as the Beijing diving facility is called, is air conditioned for the comfort of the fans, but after a dip in the water it can be especially chilly for the divers. So, they hit the showers where the water is warm...

-symphony (0Q / 243A) Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:17pm

Showers also wash off chemicals that can build up on swimmer's bodies. Some swimmers believe the build up of pool chemicals on their body can also add drag while in the water. sources from nbcactionnews.com
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-symphony (0Q / 243A) Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:18pm

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