Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix was overcome by emotion after finishing sixth in the women’s 10m platform diving final.
The 19-year-old was bidding to become the first British woman to win two Olympic diving medals, having taken bronze alongside Lois Toulson in the synchronised event.
But she was unable to reach those levels again, with Chinese pair Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi producing another dominant display to win gold and silver.
Visibly emotional as she was consoled following her final dive, Spendolini-Sirieix told BBC Sport: “I am just happy that I am alive.
“Three years ago I didn’t even want to be alive. Today I’m just happy that I am alive, I’m breathing and I’ve got my family to support me.”
If you have been affected by issues in this story, BBC Action Line has links to organisations that can offer help and advice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
Source link
