Jack competed in his first ever diving competition today. Today Jack's events were the
12/13 Years Boys and
13 Years and Under Synchronised both on the 3m board. His individual 3m event was a bit all over the shop. One dive he couldn't do and so just jumped off the board giving the result Unsatisfactory and one dive he was blown off the board by a gust of wind (we had a huge storm during the afternoon). He didn't realise he could put up his hand to have another go at that dive because the wind caused him to fall and Ann (Jack's coach) thought it was too late for her to request another attempt. So, he didn't get another shot at it. Out of six possible dives, he only completed four and received a total of 79 points, the lowest score.
However, he did much better at the synchronised event with his partner, Finn Tregurtha. The boys did really well and came in third, receiving a bronze medal. Jack was absolutely thrilled. He has come out of his first dive meet with a medal - brilliant! The boys were only four points off second so they did very, very well for their first synchronised event together.
Jack and Finn after being awarded their bronze medals.
