In a surprising turn of events, 29-year-old Jack Laugher, who already claimed a bronze medal in the 3m synchronized event, fell short in his quest for a fifth Olympic medal due to an error important in his third dive. The mistake, an over-spin that resulted in a big splash, dropped Laugher from fourth to eighth, leaving his team dismayed. Teammate Houlden remained consistent throughout the event but was unable to secure a place in the medal places, finishing 72.65 points behind Olvera.
The competition was intense, with Olvera 29.80 points behind second-placed Wang. However, the spotlight was stolen by Xie, who put in a stellar performance to claim an unexpected victory. The 28-year-old champion, who had taken a two-year break to complete a master's degree and venture into training, returned to the diving scene with a bang, leaving the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist in his wake Wang.
Looking ahead, Friday's women's final is expected to be a tight contest, with China the heavy favorites for gold. However, Great Britain are not backing down, with Yasmin Harper and Grace Reid successfully making it through the semi-finals. Also, Noah Williams, who won a silver medal in the synchronized 10m platform alongside Tom Daley, will begin his individual campaign on Friday morning in the preliminary rounds. Excitement continues to build as the athletes prepare for the challenges ahead.
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