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If you're like me, you probably think you know why the synchronized divers in the Olympics head straight (together, of course) for the showers after getting out of the water.

They're trying to boost ratings, right?

After all, the cameras follow them right into the showers and send images of these attractive athletes all over the world as they rinse off and await their scores.

I'm sure there are people in the audience who are at least as interested in Olympic showering (even if the athletes keep their suits on) as they are in Olympic diving.

But in explaining "The mystery of the showering divers," a Yahoo! sports blog informs us that the divers aren't trying to heat up ratings. They're trying to keep their muscles warm and loose, the blog reports.

Sure, and next they'll tell us that the beach volleyball players wear those skimpy bathing suits so they can stay cool.

 Tags  Olympics synchronized divers

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