Flat dolphin dive
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Lead swimmers perform a flat dolphin dive at the start of 3 Iron Sports' Swim Challenge Cascais in Portugal
noun - A flat dolphin dive is used by open water swimmers and triathletes when they begin or finish a race in shallow waters. The dive is purposefully flat with the body extended horizontally and projected parallel to the water surface because of the shallow depth of the water.
Flat dolphin dives prevent accidents. It is the quickest means to start or finish a race when the depth of the water does not allow easy running. Shortly after entering the water or while coming into shore at the finish or T1 transition, the legs are brought up under the body and a quick dolphin action begins through the shallow water.
