Ancient swings to modern pools: The enduring spirit of diving

A Thousand Whys by podcastcp

Aug 9, 20247:46Society & Culture

Imagine a diving competition where athletes leap not from a springboard on the ground, but from a swing that's suspended on a boat! In this episode, follow Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympics, on an exhila...

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