In this study, historical method is used to collect literature and historical documents related to diving to investigate the history of diving. The scope of the research starts from the beginning of diving to the Olympic Games in 1928. Diving started from the society in which people lived with fishing and hunting. Then, it turned into a kind of military training, or a challenge for oneself. In eighteenth century, gymnasts took advantages of being trained in the water; consequently, many modern diving motions were created. In nineteenth century, the craze for diving in Europe built a stable base for the development of diving competitions. In 1904, diving officially became one of the competitive events in Olympic Games. However, there were some issues about the facilities and venues and the changes of the diving motions in the following five Olympic Games. After the well-recognized competition rules were set up in 1928, this sport has been popular and attractive in Olympic Games ever since.