Why do olympic divers have the peculiar habit of showering every time they get out of water?

Question

Why do olympic divers have the peculiar habit of showering every time they get out of water?

Answer 1

The water is 80 degrees and the air is 72. to keep their mussels from getting tight they get back under warm water

Answer 2

To relax their muscles and keep them from tightening, the difference between water temperature is 10-12 degrees. The water temp is 80 degrees, the air temp is 68-72.  

Answer 3

I would as well, if I were constantly getting drenched in chlorine.

This is actually a very poisonous compound, and is absorbed into the body through the skin.

Answer 4

the temperature in the pool is around 80 degrees. when they step out of the pool, it's around 60-72 degrees. the cold air tightens their muscles so showering will warm them up, preventing muscle tightness.  

Answer 5

no no, it's not chlorine!

i just answered a question just like this!

it keeps them warm cause the temperature of the water is like 80 degrees and the air's temperature is much cooler. there is an article answering this question on yahoo right now.

just check it out, i don't know how to give links on here, i would've if i could though!

Answer 6

Because the pool water in China is made from recycled toxic water from their factories.  

Answer 7

I just saw that on Yahoo