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What would happen if you swim backstroke and someone that is 12 years old dive on your face? will your face bone break? wondering....please answer

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Facial trauma: Impossible to answer - too many factors. Water would cushion the blow a bit and it depends on how direct the hit is and on what part of the face.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Swimming injury: It could happen depending on the weight of the jumper and where they landed on your face. Be careful!!!

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