Cannonball (diving)
A Cannonball, also referred to as a Bomb, is a diving style where the diver hugs their knees and attempts to enter the water with their body shaped as much like a sphere as possible. The goal is to create a large splash.[1]
Known in German as the Arschbombe the cannonball has been turned into the competitive sport of "Splashdiving".[2]
In New Zealand referred to colloquially as a Manu in the indigenous Māori language.[3]
References
- ^ "What Is a Cannonball". Wonderopolis. Retrieved Feb 19, 2018.
- ^ Bílý, Honza. "The Man Who Turned Cannonball Dives into a Sport". Vice. Retrieved Feb 19, 2018.
- ^ Rolleston, Elisha. "Best water bombs: Nothin' but manus". Stuff. Retrieved Jan 18, 2019.
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