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When it comes to major sporting events, diving competitions are always super eye-catching.
The audience not only watched how the divers flew off the high springboard, but also enjoyed the wonderful moments of somersaults and turns in the air, whether they were handsome guys or beautiful women;
It's all addictive.
However, if you look closely, you may wonder: why are these divers so smooth in skin that their body hair is barely visible?
It turns out that there is a little secret behind this, that is, they will carefully "repair" it before the game;
Shaved the body hair.
Especially for male athletes, in addition to "shaving", the briefs they wear are also a hot topic of discussion.
Why is that?
In fact, diving in briefs is to make the movements more flexible and the body stretch is not restricted;
the second is to reduce the resistance of the water, so that the splash can be suppressed when jumping down;
The score is naturally higher.
On the one hand, shaving body hair is for aesthetics, after all, the world's cameras are facing it, and the image is very important;
It can also reduce the slight water resistance, so that the water entry effect is better;
It's really the devil in the details.
Behind the briefs worn by male athletes on the diving platform
Did you know that almost all male divers compete in briefs, and boxers are almost nowhere to be seen?
In fact, the reason is quite simple, the job of diving is not only to roll in the air, but also to enter the water silently, but also to bear the impact of the water;
So it's important to dress lightly.
Briefs have many advantages over boxers, as they allow athletes to move more freely, have less resistance when flying in the air, and have a lower splash when entering the water.
Besides, the rules of the game also don't allow you to wear too fancy or illegal clothes, so everyone is used to wearing briefs during training.
Wearing briefs can also show the good figure of the athlete, and diving is not only a technical job, but also a visual enjoyment;
The athlete's bodybuilding posture is the best advertisement, which makes the audience applaud when they see it;
The splash is still small, and it is really a lot of money.
Of course, briefs are good, but not everyone is comfortable wearing them.
After all, tights, sometimes it is inevitable to be a little embarrassed, especially if the action is big;
The contours of the intimate parts are obvious, and the athlete's heart will be a little awkward.
Warm-up is also an important factor, pre-game warm-up to prevent cramps, briefs are breathable;
Sweat doesn't get in the way, boxer boxers get wet;
How uncomfortable it is to stick to the body, affecting the state.
Occasionally, there are cases where you accidentally walk naked while wearing briefs, either the movement is not right, or the posture of entering the water is not right;
The swim trunks are displaced.
However, this is much less common now, and technological advances have made swim trunks safer and protected the dignity of athletes.
It can be said that briefs on the diving platform are popular, not only for the effect of the competition, but also for the comfort and safety of the athletes themselves;
Although small embarrassments are inevitable, professionalism and beauty coexist;
It's already a feature of the sport.
From "Mao" to "Light": The Sacrifice Athletes Make for the Competition
As soon as the swimmers and divers of our country take the field;
The skin was as smooth as a porcelain doll, and there was hardly a single hair on his body except for his head.
This is no coincidence, they do this because they represent the image of the country;
secondly, for cleanliness and hygiene, after all, they are tossing in the water;
In case of hair loss, the water quality of the pool may be affected;
That's a high standard.
And, as you may not expect, the body hair is small, but in the heat of the game;
Even the slightest resistance can affect performance.
When a master makes a move, the victory or defeat is often within a few tenths of a second;
So the athletes didn't let go of even this negligible resistance, and shaving became their routine;
Just to swim faster and jump more smoothly in the water.
Especially divers, those flipping and twisting movements in the air;
More body hair is like adding a layer of "brake skin" to the body;
Affects the flexibility and stability of movements.
The hair is removed, the skin is slippery, the air resistance is less, and the movements look smoother;
Better condition.
These preparations are usually done before the game to ensure that they are in perfect condition during the game.
In fact, for the sake of performance, the athletes have put more effort behind the scenes, such as controlling their diet before the competition;
Prevent a full stomach from affecting play.
In order to win, they really fight, as long as it is reasonable, they are willing to try any way.
Privacy and Physiological Challenges in Female Athletes
So what is the biggest headache for female divers? It's not winning or losing, it's those dishonest candid shots.
Especially the diving girls, who wear less clothes, are easy to become the target of some people with bad intentions.
Big stars like Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia have all suffered losses, which made the athletes beat the drums in their hearts.
Fortunately, now they are strictly controlled, and they are not allowed to bring infrared cameras into the stadium, so they finally have some private space and can play with peace of mind.
There is also an unspeakable problem, which is that the menstrual period hits the big competition.
Zhao Jing was so painful that she almost fainted, and the coach had to hold it after winning the gold medal.
Although the physical exertion of diving is not as good as swimming, the action is large, and it is enough to join in the fun during the menstrual period.
When Fu Yuanhui was in the Rio Olympics, she tried her best in the medley relay, but in the end she was fourth and did not win a medal.
During the interview, she said directly: "It's time to catch up with the menstrual period, and the whole person is too tired."
"You see, even if it is a "flood girl", you have to admit it at this time.
These things are really embarrassing and distressing.
Uncover the science behind athlete shaving
We Asians may not care too much, but the dense hair of European and American athletes is when it comes to swimming and diving competitions;
You have to take care of it, too.
Don't say it, there's a lot of knowledge here.
As early as 1989, it was found that shaved athletes could swim farther when paddling.
Stanford's swimming coach did the experiment;
Proving that shaving can make a person 2% faster in the water, in a race against the clock;
But it's not a small advantage.
Divers are the same, after shaving, they feel less water resistance, their bodies are more sensitive, and their movements are more fluid psychologically.
I remember the 2008 Olympic Games, Phelps appeared neatly, but in fact, he did his "shaving" homework in advance.
Geniuses like him also have to use this subtlety to improve their competitive state.
Even more surprising is that cyclists also have to shave, especially their legs.
It's not just for aesthetics, it's about safety.
In case of a high-speed fall while riding, leg hair may "help", making the dirt on the ground easy to stick to the wound and troublesome to clean up;
Infections can also occur.
Besides, if you shave, if you are injured, you will suffer less when you put on a bandage;
You don't have to go through the pain of tapering and tearing hair.
So, don't look at shaving as a small matter, for athletes, it's a big thing related to performance and safety.
The Hidden Pain Behind the Diving Hero: Vision Impairment
Divers not only have a high level of difficulty, but also have to suffer for their eyes.
If you plunge into the water from a high place and repeat it many times a day, the impact on your eyes is not small.
Once or twice, it may be nothing, after a long time, the pressure is great, and the bacteria in the water still love to come to the door;
Eye infections have become commonplace.
As a result, vision declines very quickly, and retinal problems can occur in severe cases.
Guo Jingjing, the diving queen we are familiar with, is quite myopia.
These are the "memorabilia" of their careers, and they cannot escape these effects in their daily lives after getting off the field.
Therefore, we have to really admire these athletes, they win glory for the country;
We can't see the hardships behind it.
We cheer when we win, and we are just as proud when we lose, because they have fought hard; that's enough.