Bryden Hattie of Victoria moved one step nearer to qualifying for the World Diving Championships on Friday by successful the gold medal within the 3-metre springboard occasion on the Canadian championships in Toronto.
Throughout the ultimate spherical, the Boardswork Diving Club member battled arduous in opposition to Texas A&M University diver Victor Povzner, who got here out of the occasion with the next rating than Hattie.
However, provided that Povzner doesn’t dive for Canada internationally, each divers acquired gold medals and Hattie (430.85 factors) was declared the Canadian champion.
“I awoke this morning figuring out what I wanted to do to win. I needed to be constant within the qualification rounds, after which simply benefit from the last. I felt gentle, which helped loads,” mentioned the brand new Canadian champion, a couple of moments after his win.
The second day of competitors can be broadcasted dwell on on Saturday at 9:50 a.m. ET on CBC.ca and the free CBC Gem app.
Thomas Ciprick of Calgary secured the silver medal with 407.55 factors, whereas Cedric Fofana of Montreal earned bronze with 401.80.
“I most likely might have had a greater rating, however I’m nonetheless happy with my efficiency. In the ultimate, my first three dives weren’t as much as my expectations, however I stayed calm and completed robust,” mentioned Ciprick.
Hattie is now a step nearer to qualifying for the World Diving Championships, which can be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from July 14-22.
“There was positively numerous stress, however I attempted to remain targeted on my dives. I discovered loads in my previous couple of competitions, and I feel that is been good for my confidence,” mentioned Hattie.
The members of Canada’s delegation to Japan will formally be introduced subsequent week.
