It was a very exciting event and a great opportunity to get a closer look at the Olympic Park. Although, it is clear there is still a lot to be done before the summer you could already feel a buzz in the atmosphere. Anish Kapoor's snaking steel structure dominates the skyline at the park and on a sunny day like yesterday there is a great backdrop of the city behind.
Never daring to dive from the top diving board myself, I was amazed by the acrobatic diving and precision (in most cases!) The 10m high platform mean that through gravity alone the divers hit the water at speeds of up to 40mph!
The winners of the event, Cao Yuan and Zhang Yanquan from China most certainly shone but there was a lot of support for Britain's Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield. There has been criticism of Daley's performance yesterday morning, remarking he is putting too much emphasis on media commitments. Nevertheless, I most certainly look forward to watching this duo perform at the Olympic Games, even if only on the TV.
Don't forget....the life-sized wire mesh sculpture of Tom Daley by Nikki Taylor will be on display in Bath as part of the city-wide sculpture trail, Sculpture and Sport: a Celebration for 2012 from the 22nd May - 9th September.
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