The Face of Diving

Diving is one of my favorite sports to watch during the Olympics. It seems as though it may be boring, but it captures my attention and leaves me at the edge of my seat. The judges are able to pick apart the smallest mistakes while I'm left wondering if I need to make an optometry appointment. This need for perfection forces athletes to focus on every movement their muscle makes and creates unfortunate facial expressions. Here are some of my favorite shots from the Olympic Aquatic Center (past and present)...

Do you watch diving in the Olympics? Now, try and watch it now without noticing their facial expressions throughout the dive.