19 Pictures That Prove That Diving Is The Funniest Sport In The Olympics

Gold medals for all these athletes!

Rachel

• Published in News
• August 15, 2021

I'm not sure if anyone else felt this way, but I got a lot more joy than I expected from the Olympics this year. Before they started, I thought that they should have just cancelled them- skipped 2020 and moved them to 2024, which will hopefully be a safer time- but I am very glad they didn't.

Sure, it was weird watching the athletes compete with masks, and without crowds. But it really gave a sense of unity for the world--and a hope that we will all get through this.

Social media has been abuzz with Olympics content, but did you catch these divers?

1. The faces they make whilst diving are simply hilarious!

2. Sure they're spinning through the air after hurling themselves off a huge platform...

3. ... but the expressions they make are priceless!

4. I mean, I know it's a hard sport...

5. ... and it's very easy for all us non-athletes to crticise...

6. ... but these are just too funny!!

7. They're probably too busy concentrating on landing without a splash to worry about their faces

8. It's even funny from the side!

9. And in pairs!

10. These pictures do not show it, but these athletes are at the top of their craft!

11. And honestly, good job to all of these incredible athletes!

12. (And I'm sorry we're laughing at you now!)

13. (We're just jealous--truly!)

14. Face: concentrating deeply. Toes: perfectly pointed.

15. I seriously can't stop laughing

16. "No photos please!"

17. "AAAHHH"

18. "Nooooo, videos only!"

19. And, finally, this guy who looks devastated to be caught at that angle.

Easy for us to judge when most of us probably dive like this! But, hey, it's hilarious, right?

Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Rachel