• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Surprising reason Olympic divers get in hot tub after every dive

Home> News

Updated 17:01 31 Jul 2024 GMT+1Published 17:02 31 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Surprising reason Olympic divers get in hot tub after every dive

The divers have been seen relaxing in the hot tub after each dive at the 2024 Olympics

Mia Williams

Mia Williams

People have noticed that Olympic divers tend to take a quick dip in a hot tub between each dive - and there's an interesting reason behind it.

Hot tubs are commonly used purely for relaxation, but at the Olympics, their use is slightly more practical.

Team GB's divers Tom Daley and Noah Williams have both won silver medals so far this year's Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but fans noticed them taking a little minute to themselves in between their dives.

Tom Daley and Noah Williams at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Tom Daley and Noah Williams at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Advert

And it's rumoured to be an important part of their diving routine.

Tom couldn't look more grateful for his first efforts at the games, and was immediately seen gazing adoringly to his family in the stands.

It included a rare appearance from his American filmmaker husband Dustin Lance Black, and their two sons, Robert, now six, and Phoenix, 16-months, both of whom they welcomed via surrogacy.

Despite having several conversations about keeping their children out of the public eye, it was adorable to see them make an appearance to support their 'papa'.

Advert

The divers are often seen decompressing in the hot tub following their dives. (BBC)
The divers are often seen decompressing in the hot tub following their dives. (BBC)

But fans were confused after seeing the divers relaxing in the hot tub after performing their dives - however, the reason behind it has now finally been cleared up.

It has been reported that the divers jump into the hot tub in order to warm up after each dive and prepare for their next jump into the water.

The hot tub is also away from the crowds, giving them a minute to get their head back in the game and focus their minds.

Advert

It's also just part of the routine, and changing this at the actual competition would be detrimental to their performance.

The Olympic arena is also often air conditioned, and that can't be nice after diving into a cold pool.

They won two silver medals for Team GB. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)
They won two silver medals for Team GB. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Their muscles can also become tense and cramp up, so the hot tub is the helping hand they need to avoid this happening.

Advert

But it's not the only thing they do to help prevent this after their dive.

They also hop in a quick shower, the aim of which is to stop the contestants from picking up an unwanted injury.

The shower also helps to keep muscles loose.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: Olympics, Sport

Mia Williams
Mia Williams

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

a day ago
  • Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesMichael Ciaglo/Getty Images
    a day ago

    FBI shares chilling messages written on bullets as Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's possible motive revealed

    Utah Governor Spencer Cox read out the various inscriptions in a press conference today (12 September)

    News
  • Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesEric Thayer/Getty Images
    a day ago

    Donald Trump issues update on Charlie Kirk's wife Erika as she is seen for the first time after his death

    Trump paid tribute to Kirk and shared the future wishes of Erika

    News
  • Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesKevin Dietsch/Getty Images
    a day ago

    Donald Trump fuels major concern after ‘frightening’ comment about DC mayor

    The American president's federal takeover of the Washington DC police force officially ended on Wednesday (10 September)

    News
  • Handout / FBIHandout / FBI
    a day ago

    Everything we know about Charlie Kirk's assassination suspect Tyler Robinson as mugshot revealed

    Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (10 September)

    News
  • Surprising reason Wimbledon star lifted her skirt to show umpire after viewers left in complete shock
  • Olympian banned after competing at Paris Olympics because he broke little known rule in his sport
  • Khloé Kardashian sparks surprising theory after revealing every plastic surgery she’s had
  • Surprising reason why the traditional Christmas meal in Japan is KFC