Plunge for distance was an underwater diving event held as part of the diving at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, September 5, 1904. It was the first time diving events were held at the Olympics. Five divers competed.

Plunge for distance was a diving long jump. Competitors dove into the pool from a standing position and their attained distance was measured after either 60 seconds passed or their head broke the surface, whichever came first. Plunge for distance did not appear in any subsequent Olympic Games.

Results

Place Diver Nation Width (m) William Paul Dickey 19.05 Edgar Adams 17.526 Leo Budd Goodwin 17.37 4 Newman Samuels 16.764 5 Charles Pyrah 13.97

See also History of swimming

References

International Olympic Committee Sports - Swimming