1-meter springboard: 16 ft × 20 inch board, mounted at 1 m above water; 3-meter springboard: same board profile, mounted at 3 m above water; 10-meter platform: 6.5 m × 3 m platform, 10 m above water
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the depth requirements for pools are solely about safety, ignoring the impact on diving technique and performance. However, the actual issue is more nuanced: these minimum depths ensure athletes have enough space to execute their dives safely without hitting the bottom or platform edge, which could alter dive angles and overall execution.
