July 31st 2024.
Team GB is determined to achieve success in the Olympics. This morning, two of their top athletes, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Lois Toulson, will compete in the Women's Synchronised 10m platform diving final. They hope to follow in the footsteps of their fellow Team GB members, Tom Daley and Noah Williams, who won silver in the men's event on Monday. Diving is a beloved sport at the Olympics, but it can be confusing to those watching at home. One of the common questions is why some diving scores are crossed out on the TV graphics. Let us dive into the details and find out the answer.
During the synchronised diving events, eleven judges are responsible for scoring the competitors. Six judges evaluate the execution of the dives, while five judges assess the synchronisation between the two divers. The five synchronisation judges consider various aspects, such as approach, take off, timing of movements, angles of entry, distance from the board, and timings of entry. The middle scores for each diver's execution are recorded, while the highest and lowest scores are discarded. This is to ensure that no single judge has a significant impact on the final result.
But why are some scores crossed out? In individual diving competitions, the two highest and two lowest judges' scores are eliminated, leaving only the middle three scoring judges' scores to be considered. However, in synchronised diving, only the middle scores for execution are kept, and the remaining scores are multiplied by 0.6 to make them comparable to individual diving scores. Then, the scores are multiplied by the level of difficulty to determine the final overall score.
It is a complex system, but it ensures fairness and accuracy in scoring. So, the next time you see some scores crossed out during a diving competition, you'll know that it is just a part of the judging process. Don't forget to follow The Agency's live blog for updates from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Now, you are all set to enjoy the thrilling and adrenaline-filled sport of diving with a better understanding of the scoring system.
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