BEIJING 2008

Australia

Matthew Mitcham

Matthew Mitcham

Australia | Diving

  • Birthdate: Mar 02, 1988
  • Weight: 67kg
  • Height: 174cm
  • Age: 21
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Athlete Results

Diving

23/08Men's 10m Platform Final RankingGold Medal 537.95 (1st)
23/08Men's 10m Platform Final Ranking 537.95 (1st)
23/08Men's 10m Platform Semifinal 532.20 (2nd)
22/08Men's 10m Platform Qualification 509.60 (2nd)
19/08Men's 3m Springboard Final Ranking (16th)
19/08Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal 427.45 (16th)
18/08Men's 3m Springboard Qualification 439.85 (15th)

Athlete Profile

Profile

Gender

Male

Place of birth

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Residence

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Memorable sporting achievement

Winning the trampoline Junior World Championships in 2001 and being awarded 2001 and 2002 "Diver of the Year" in his age group.

Injuries

He hit the platform in a training accident shortly before the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and was competing with his left shoulder covered in skin-coloured plaster.

Notes

Highlights

EXTENDED BREAK

In late 2006 he decided to discontinue training and took an extended break from the sport.

Competition Highlights

Date Competition Venue Event Rank
18 May, 2008 Grand Prix Overall 10m Platform 1
11 May, 2008 Grand Prix Fort Lauderdale, FL 10m Platform 1
2 Mar, 2008 Grand Prix Shenzen 3m Springboard 3
13 Jan, 2008 Australian Open Championships Adelaide 3m Springboard 1
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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46