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Thompson is the highest-ranked female diver in the 719 diving contest top 20. She compensates for slightly lower DOF (3.9 vs. 4.1) with immaculate entry angles. Her reverse 3½ tuck with 1½ twists (a 539 series) complements her 719CX, making her a crowd favorite.

While many divers chase the highest DD (3.7+ forward 4 ½ somersaults), the smart contenders of the 719 contest balance risk with execution. The top-ranked diver last year performed a reverse 3 ½ tuck (DD 3.4) with an average execution score of 8.5, rather than risking a 3.8 DD that only yielded 6.0s. The lesson: Consistency at high DD wins the 719 diving contest top spot. 719 diving contest top

This is the most critical moment for the judges. Thompson is the highest-ranked female diver in the