Tom Daley, Olympic diving live: battle for silver behind masterful Chinese

Greatness Comes From Team GB

Daley and Williams have been amazing in this final and they just did another great dive. I don't think they could have done any better. They would have eagerly accepted this performance before the final started. With a score of 93.24, GB's total is now 463.44. Let's see what Lian and Yang can do next...

Mexico almost beat Canada in the final dive, but they just missed out, to the joy of Zsombor-Murray and Wiens. Canada is assured of at least a bronze medal.

Daley and Williams are up next for their final dive. They only need a score of 53 to win the silver medal, but they'll want to challenge the Chinese team. Their last dive is a Forward 4½ Somersaults in the tuck position, which is their most difficult dive with a 3.7 difficulty rating.

Zsombor-Murray and Wiens are currently ranked third as they head into the final round. They perform a strong dive that could potentially secure them the bronze medal. The judges award them a score of 79.68, bringing their total score to 422.13. This should be enough to clinch the bronze medal.

China Leads With One Round To Go

Lian and Yang scored a high 91.80 on their fifth dive, securing a significant lead of 17 points going into their final dive. However, as we saw with the Australian women recently, the outcome of that last dive can change everything. This was the dive that earned GB their first medal in this competition.

Rankings after round five:

Before his fifth dive, Daley took a deep breath and looked nervous, reminding me of the young boy we first saw in 2008. He didn't make any mistakes, and he's in a good position for a silver medal, as long as he doesn't mess up his final dive.

"Winning gold seems out of reach, China is now so far ahead that they could replicate the classic Peter Kay John Smith's commercial and still come out on top. Perhaps that should be the extra seventh dive in these competitions. An additional point could be given to the team with the most entertaining dive."

Great Performance From Team GB

This solidifies Daley and Williams' hold on the second spot. They achieved a score of 87.72, bringing their total to 370.20, putting them comfortably ahead of Canada by over 25 points. Now, let's see what China has in store.

“Halfway Through: Four Rounds Completed”

We have reached the fifth round. The Canadian pair did not perform well on their fifth dive, receiving a score of 75.48. This puts them at a total of 342.45 points.

Daley and Williams have chosen to perform the Reverse 3 ½ Somersaults dive while tucked. Let's see how they execute the dive...

Stress? What stress? Lian and Yang showcase their diving skills once again with a score of 95.88, bringing their total to 295.32, putting them ahead of Great Britain by around 13 points.

Rankings after the fourth round:

Mexico is currently in fourth place, trailing Canada by more than 10 points.

Daley and Williams nailed another amazing dive, scoring an impressive 93.96. Their dive was truly spectacular! With over 15 points ahead of the Canadian team, the pressure is now on China.

The GB coaches were very happy with the fourth dive and celebrated with hugs and high fives. Wilson, the stats expert, mentioned that Daley has already surpassed his total from 2021.

When watching a dive live, you can not only see if it was successful, but also hear it. The sound of the splashes should be synchronized, with the "s" sounds blending perfectly. Unfortunately, there have been instances where the splashes from the French duo, who are currently in last place, have not been in harmony.

"Daley and Williams are excelling in this area, but they still need to work on their synchronised dropping of shammies. Daley's rainbow reaches the ground almost a whole second before Williams' pale blue."

Canada Remains Ahead Of GB

Both teams have three dives remaining. The Canadian team of Zsombor-Murray and Wiens scored an 83.25 on their dive, bringing their total score to 266.97. Now it's Daley and Williams' turn, who chose to perform the Back 3½ Somersaults in the pike position.

China Solidifies Lead

Lian and Yang have had an excellent beginning to the final competition, earning a score of 85.44 for a total of 199.44 points after completing the third round. They currently lead Team GB by a margin of slightly more than 10 points. Here are the rankings after the third round:

"GB's Impressive Dive"

Daley and Williams executed an impressive third dive, scoring 83.52 points. With that dive, GB is currently leading Canada by nearly five points. Now, let's see how the Chinese team performs...

Daley and Williams have chosen the Inward 3½ Somersaults for their third dive. Canada, who were tied with GB after the second round, scored 78.72, which is decent but not outstanding. The Australian duo is approximately seven points behind Canada. Daley and Williams are up next...

They easily came out on top at the World Championships earlier this year and they are dominating once again. With a score of 57.60 in the second round, they have a comfortable nine-point lead. The current rankings after the second round are as follows:

"Seems like the competition is mainly between Great Britain and Canada for second place, with China far ahead. Diving expert Jeremy Wilson informs me that Daley is slightly behind his performance compared to the equivalent stage in Tokyo 2021. The only reason Great Britain won in that competition was due to a major mistake from the Chinese team during their fourth dive, resulting in Daley and Lee scoring 20 more points. So there is still a chance, but it may depend on a disaster from another team."

GB's Successful Second Dive

Daley and Williams are now in a tie with the Canadian duo, as they both have a score of 51.60. This means that the two countries are equal in points after completing two rounds.

Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens scored 53.40 on their initial dive and followed it up with a 51.60 on their second attempt. They are off to a solid start in the final competition. Next up are Tom Daley and Noah Williams, who will be performing a Back 1½ Somersaults ½ Twist.

The penalty shoot-out provided added excitement as Daley and Williams battled against their main rivals from China. The British crowd cheered as Daley and Williams took the lead after their initial dive, which appeared almost flawless to my untrained eyes. However, China's response was impressive, with great synchronization and high marks from the judges.

The British team's final three dives have a risky strategy. Their fourth dive has a difficulty rating of 3.6, followed by a 3.4 and finishing with a 3.7. Meanwhile, China's final dive also has a difficulty rating of 3.7, but they build up to it gradually by starting with a 3.4 and then a 3.6. This could potentially create pressure for the Chinese team, as higher difficulty dives have the potential for higher scores. If Daley and Williams successfully perform their 3.6 dive, they could take the lead. However, they will first need to surpass Canada in the rankings.

China Leads The Way

The World Champions from China, Junjie Lian and Hao Yang, made a remarkable beginning by taking the lead with a score of 56.40. In contrast, the French pair of Gary Hunt and Lois Szymczak are in last place with 48.00 points. The current top three after the initial round are as follows:

The Chinese team proved they are the top contenders and reigning champions with a nearly flawless first dive. The competition started with simpler dives and will progress to more challenging ones, where Tom Daley's dynamic style is expected to shine.

Great Start For Great Britain

Daley and Williams were warmly welcomed before they began their dive. Their first dive will be an Inward 1½ Somersaults. Williams seemed a little nervous at first, but the duo executed a flawless dive that should calm any jitters. They scored 53.40, putting them in first place for now, with the Chinese duo following closely behind. The Chinese team is considered the top contenders for the gold medal.

We have started with the pair of Cassiel Rousseau and Dominic Bedggood. They earn a score of 51.00 on their initial dive. The Canadian pair of Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens then surpass the Australians with a score of 53.40.

The team from Ukraine, Kirill Boliukh and Oleksii Sereda, had a rough start with a score of 48.60. The Mexican duo, Randal Willars Valdez and Kevin Berlin Reyes, came in third place with a score of 50.40. Timo Barthel and Jaden Siloh Eikermann Gregorchuk of Germany scored 49.80.

Introducing Tom Daley and Noah Williams...

Tom Daley and Noah Williams are scheduled to dive in sixth place this month, performing the same sequence of dives that Tom Daley used to win gold with Matty Lee three years ago. Recent performances in World Cup and World Championship events have established them as the second favorites, with Chinese divers Junjie Lian and Hao Yang leading the pack. However, there is a belief within the diving community that Tom Daley is the one diver that the Chinese fear the most.

Important notice from the organizers in Paris: Please do not cover the 'Paris 24' logos with flags. Tom Daley is excited to have his whole family with him for his fifth Olympics. It's interesting to note that during his comeback, he has been staying in Los Angeles, practicing mainly with Noah Williams only during and right before competitions for the past nine months.

All eight teams have been introduced to the audience, and Daley and Williams were warmly welcomed. We are prepared and eager to start the competition.

At the Aquatic Centre, we had a great time with a karaoke session featuring the song "Freed From Desire" by Gala. Before that, there was a serious announcement reminding everyone not to block any Paris 2024 logos with their flags. It's important to keep the fun separate from the official branding.

Only ten minutes left before the event starts, and I notice that many seats are still not filled. It seems like the people of Paris might not be interested in diving anymore. Let's hope that having local heroes participating will bring more spectators. Everyone should be cheering for Lois Szymczak and the not-so-Frenchly named Gary Hunt, right?

A person who is close with both Tom Daley and Noah Williams is Matty Lee. Unfortunately, Lee had to sit out of the Games due to a spine surgery he had in March. Lee previously won a gold medal with Daley in Tokyo and has also achieved success with Williams, winning Commonwealth gold and silver in the World Aquatics Championships. Despite not competing, Lee is present to support his friends during the event.

Daley will be the first British diver to participate in five Games, according to Jeremy Wilson.

Get out your knitting and your pretend knowledge about double pikes, because it's time for the men's synchronized 10m platform diving final! You might act like you care about how the Canadian pair Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray are doing, but let's be real, all eyes are on the British team of Noah Williams and Tom Daley.

Fascinating to watch the athletes prepare for their competition by doing warm-up exercises. It was surprising to see that only a small number of them practiced their dives from the high platform they will be competing on. Instead, many opted to stretch and practice on the lower platform board, while others practiced on the springboards.

Daley seems calm and comfortable, except for adjusting the protective tape on his wrists and ankles. He is accompanied by a colorful rainbow towel and Williams, his partner with whom he secured a silver medal in the World Championship earlier this year.

Will Daley Win Consecutive Gold Medals?

Good morning and welcome to the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform coverage, where Tom Daley is hoping to win another gold medal for Team GB. Daley had the privilege of carrying Great Britain's flag at the Opening Ceremony with Helen Glover. In Tokyo 2020, Daley won his first Olympic gold with Matty Lee, who is unable to compete this time due to a spinal injury. Now, Daley is teaming up with Noah Williams in hopes of winning gold once again. Their previous competition resulted in a world championship silver, so can they improve and win gold today? Lee and Williams have been successful partners, winning Commonwealth gold and World Aquatics Championships silver together in 2022.

Daley has competed in the Olympics five times now, starting when he was just 14 in Beijing in 2008. He has won four medals, including a gold with Lee in Tokyo. His achievements are amazing. He became a world champion at the age of 15 in 2009, and has since won many titles, such as Olympic champion, four-time World Champion, two-time junior World champion, five-time European champion, and four-time Commonwealth champion. Williams, on the other hand, has much less Olympic experience. He has only competed in one Olympic event, finishing 27th in the Men's 10m Platform. He will be relying on Daley's experience to help him through his Olympic journey.

They are facing tough competition from the strong Chinese team of Yang Hao and Lian Junjie, who won first place in this event at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha earlier this year, beating Daley and Williams by almost 50 points. French confidence lies in their duo Gary Hunt and Lois Szymczak. Hunt was born in London and grew up in Leeds, before moving to France in 2010 and becoming a French citizen in 2020. This is his first time competing in the Olympics at the age of 40, making him the oldest diver to debut in the Olympics since Stockholm 1912.

Keep following us for all the updates as Daley and Williams compete for the top prize, with the event starting at 10:00 (British Summer Time).