In its more elaborate, acrobatic form, diving originated in Europe early in the 19th century as a diversion of gymnasts and as a competitive sport in the late 19th century. It became a part of the swimming program of the Olympic Games in 1904 and developed rapidly through the first half of the 20th century.

What country invented diving?

In 1942, during the German occupation of France, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan designed the first reliable and commercially successful open-circuit scuba, known as the Aqua-Lung.

Who invented diving sport?

The creation of the sport is attributed to Marifé Abad, a resident of Zaragoza, Spain who developed it during the years 1998 to 2000.