Olympic Diving – can China be toppled in the Men’s 3m Springboard?
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Men’s 3m Springboard taking place? 07:00 on Tuesday 3rd August (UK time)
Where is the Men’s 3m Springboard taking place? Olympic Aquatics Centre
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Men’s 3m Springboard? Cao Yuan of China
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
Jack Laugher had an excellent 2016 Rio Olympics in which he picked up a gold medal alongside Chris Mears in the synchronized 3m springboard event as well as a silver in this event. He comes into this year’s event as the only medalist remaining following Rio 2016 with Cao Yuan missing out on the Chinese team for this year as well as Patrick Hausding of Germany, who won bronze five years ago, missing out on the final of the event this year.
Laugher wasn’t the best Team GB athlete in the preliminaries of this competition, though. James Heatly scored 13.35 more than him during the qualification and therefore offers Team GB a greater chance of a medal.
The likely winner of this event, though, is going to come from China with both Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi both managing more than 520 points in the preliminary round. Those two comfortably won the gold medal in the synchronised 3m springboard. Another challenger for the crown will be Rommel Pacheco of Mexico.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
It is expected that this event will be a Chinese one and two on the podium but the way around for those athletes is less clear. Wang Zongyuan is the younger and less experienced competitor and he will come into the final as the favourite due to his lack of any failure so far in his career.
TSZ Tip: WANG ZONGYUAN (China) TO WIN
