Olympics diving scoring: How it works [Video]

PARIS, France — A lineup of divers is looking to take home some medals on Wednesday, with the women’s synchronized diving 10m platform final. The competition will see athletes from China, the United States, Canada, Ukraine, France, North Korea, Mexico and Great Britain.

However, diving can be a complicated competition. Its scoring system may be hard to understand for many people. To learn more about the competition, keep reading below.

What are the diving events at the Olympics?

There are eight diving events at the Olympics. Dives are performed from either the three-meter springboard or the 10-meter high dive. Individual and synchronized events for men and women take place at both heights. 

The three-meter springboard allows divers to jump higher into the air as part of their dive. Divers make their high dive from …