I think it is reasonable to say that diving is a separate sport. Of course, scoring is combined for team competitions at the high school and NCAA levels. That seems reasonable, just as keeping them separate would also seem reasonable. In team scoring at FINA World Championships, the ISL, and Pan Pax diving is not included in team scoring. At the Olympics, of course, TeamUSA counts swimming medals and diving medals as different categories, as separate as volleyball and canoe slalom.

That said, we…

Are you implying that diving is a separate sport? In our world they all make up one team. That’s why they are called swim and dive teams and not just swimming. I for one can’t wait to see how things shake out in Greensboro for our swimmers AND divers.