Show notes
Jack Ryan joins The Diving Pod to give us an update on life after college diving, what he’s been up to, and what training looks like now that his collegiate career has come to an end.But the bulk of this episode dives into Jack’s research into one of the most interesting questions in competitive diving: Is there a judging bias when athletes compete at meets where judges and divers are from the same country?Jack breaks down the data behind perfect 10s, looking at when they are awarded, who receives them, and whether a connection between judges and athletes from the same country could influence scoring. We discuss the numbers, trends, and what the data may—or may not—tell us about judging in the sport.It’s a fascinating conversation about diving, statistics, judging, and whether the numbers support the idea of national bias on the judging panel.

