TOKYO: Defending champion Shi Tingmao of China finished first in the preliminary for the women’s 3m springboard diving at the Tokyo Games, while four-time Olympian Jennifer Abel of Canada produced a strong performance to come third. Tingmao, who claimed the synchronised 3m springboard title on Sunday, held first place from the start, and finished with 350.45 points, just over three points ahead of her synchronised diving partner, Wang Han in second at the spectator-free Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The 29-year-old Tingmao is looking to repeat her success from the Rio Olympics in 2016 when she won the individual and synchronised 3m springboard golds. “Tomorrow I will aim to do the same – try to be consistent and composed, to make the top 12 to be in the finals. The event resumes today with the women’s 3m springboard semi-finals where top 12 divers will advance to the final.

Source: The Star July 30, 2021 22:30 UTC