By Lili Metanovic
When most people think of competitive sports, they might think of soccer, basketball, or football. That’s where I come in to introduce one of the greatest sports: belly-flopping.
Belly-flopping involves athletes jumping into the air off of a diving board up to 10 meters high and landing with their stomachs slapping the pool water. Yes, it’s quite painful. Belly-floppers are judged on the height, size, and technique of the splash they make. Whoever has the biggest splash simply wins the competition.
The Norwegian Belly Flop Championship holds many competitors as well as huge crowds of fans. Belly flopping is a sport for anyone who is willing to have some fun in the water.
Here are some videos showing the awesome sport itself!