Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix Win Bronze in Women’s Synchronised 10m Platform

British divers Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix secured Great Britain’s third diving medal at the Paris Olympics by clinching bronze in the women's synchronised 10m platform. This remarkable achievement added to Team GB's medal tally and continued their record of winning a medal in every diving event.

British divers Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix

Their score of 304.38 points from five dives placed them behind China, who dominated the event with 359.10 points, and North Korea, who secured silver with 315.90 points.

The duo's bronze medal was not only a personal triumph but also a significant milestone for British female divers, marking the second medal for British women in diving within five days.

"We are so happy. We have worked so hard," said Spendolini-Sirieix. "I am sorry we gave everyone a hard time, but we always know how to close a competition."

Their achievement comes on the heels of Tom Daley and Noah Williams winning silver in the equivalent men’s competition and Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen taking bronze in the 3m synchronised springboard on day one. Overall, Team GB now boasts 14 medals in Paris.

Great Britain had not won a female diving medal at the Olympics in 64 years before this event. Toulson and Spendolini-Sirieix, who have previously medalled at the last two World Championships, came into the competition highly regarded. Toulson, from Huddersfield, is competing in her third Olympics at just 24 years old, while Spendolini-Sirieix, born in London to an Italian mother and French father, was a national champion at 15 and competed in the last Olympics a week before receiving her GCSE results.

After a solid start, a poor third dive seemed to have dashed their medal hopes. However, with one dive remaining, they were in fourth place, trailing the Canadians by 4.44 points. The British pair, diving first, delivered their best effort of the competition, scoring 77.76 and applying immense pressure on the Canadians, who faltered slightly with their final dive, scoring 68.16 and finishing four points back with 299.22.

Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan of China, the overwhelming favourites and three-time reigning world champions, were superb in securing gold, continuing China’s undefeated streak in this event since it was first contested in Sydney in 2000. North Korean pair Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae took silver, earning their nation’s second medal of the Games.

This bronze medal win for Toulson and Spendolini-Sirieix is a testament to their resilience and hard work, and a proud moment for British diving, showcasing the country’s talent and potential in the sport.