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**Swimming Jump**: At the start of a swimming race, swimmers perform a jump called the "dive start." Swimmers position themselves on the starting blocks, bending their knees and leaning forward. At the sound of the starting signal, they explode off the blocks, pushing with their legs and extending their arms forward. The goal is to enter the water at a shallow angle, minimizing drag and maximizing speed. Swimmers aim to glide underwater for as long as possible, transitioning smoothly into their