Diving: Waterfield makes splash as Daley has rare failure
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Pete Waterfield produced a shock when he relegated world champion Tom Daley into second place in the 10-metre platform at the British Gas National Cup in Sheffield yesterday.
Daley was making his first appearance since claiming the world title in Rome last summer and the focus in the build-up to the Ponds Forge meet was on the 15-year-old and his new dive, "the Twister". However, 2004 Olympic silver medallist Waterfield produced a series of superb dives and earned seven perfect 10s en route to a clear victory with 523.65 points – 40 ahead of the Plymouth teenager.
Daley was clearly frustrated with himself after over-rotating on his fourth dive when he was awarded sixes by the judge as he failed to win a national competition for the first time since 2006. He said: "I'm going to be disappointed with second place but I guess it has to happen some time and I'm glad it's at a nationals rather than an international competition. I'm sure the world champion is meant to win the British Championships but that is why diving is an on-the-day sport."
For Waterfield it was a welcome return to the platform competition, his first since Beijing. As well as his 2004 Olympic silver with Leon Taylor in the 10-metre synchro, the 28-year-old has collected world medals and a Commonwealth title.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments