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POSICION CARPADA [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diving
DEF

[A position taken] when the diver bends the body at the hips, keeping the legs straight.

CONT

In the pike position, the body shall be bent at the hips, but the legs must be kept straight at the knees, the feet shall be together, and the toes pointed. The position of the arms is at the option of the diver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongeon
DEF

[Position dans laquelle] le plongeur plie son corps aux hanches en gardant les jambes droites.

CONT

Dans la position carpée, le corps doit être plié aux hanches, mais les jambes doivent rester allongées sans flexion des genoux, les pieds doivent être serrés et les orteils en extension. La position des bras est au choix du plongeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
DEF

[Posición en la que] el saltador dobla el cuerpo por las caderas y mantiene las piernas estiradas.

CONT

En la posición carpada, el cuerpo deberá estar flexionado por las caderas, pero las piernas deberán mantenerse estiradas, con los pies juntos y los empeines estirados. La posición de los brazos será opcional.

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Record 2 2015-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diving
CONT

In the pike dives with twist, the pike position must be clearly shown.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongeon
CONT

Lors des plongeons carpés avec vrille, la position carpée doit être clairement montrée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
CONT

En saltos carpados con tirabuzón, la posición carpada debe marcarse claramente.

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