The 3-meter springboard is a diving platform used in competitive diving events. It is positioned 3 meters above the water and allows divers to perform various acrobatic maneuvers before entering the water. The board is flexible, enabling divers to gain height and perform twists and flips. Divers typically take a few steps on the springboard to build momentum before leaping off. The springboard is an essential part of events in the Olympics and other diving competitions, where athletes are judged on their technique, difficulty, and entry into the water.