Two athletes honor their deceased coach after winning Olympic bronze.

Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first British women to win a diving medal in 64 years. The dynamic duo paid tribute to their former coach, David Jenkins, who played a vital role in their success. After a nail-biting competition, the pair secured the bronze medal in the women's synchronised 3m springboard event at the packed-out Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis.

From the very first dive, it was clear that Harper and Mew Jensen meant business. They scored an impressive 50.40 points, putting them in a good position for the rest of the competition. However, as the rounds went on, they found themselves outside of the medal places, with only one round left to go. The pressure was on, but they remained focused and determined to give it their all.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Australian team made a mistake in their final dive, which gave Harper and Mew Jensen the opportunity to secure the bronze medal. And they seized it with grace and skill, earning them a spot on the podium alongside the gold-medal-winning Chinese team and the silver-medal-winning American team.

The joy and relief on Harper and Mew Jensen's faces were undeniable as they proudly stood on the podium to receive their well-deserved medals. Speaking with BBC Sport after the competition, they both expressed their excitement and pride in their accomplishment. Harper beamed, "We're so excited and pleased with ourselves. We knew what we wanted, and we delivered it today. I'm so proud of us."

Mew Jensen added, "Before each dive, we remind each other to take our time and not rush. We changed our order for the last dive, putting our most difficult one last, which gave us an advantage. It worked out perfectly, and we couldn't be happier."

The pair also credited their late coach, Jenkins, for their success. Jenkins, who tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 31, was instrumental in Team GB's diving success in Tokyo four years ago. Mew Jensen emotionally shared, "When we found out we got the bronze, all I could think about was him. I know he would be so proud of us. We wish he was here, but we know he's with us in spirit."

Mew Jensen also overcame a major setback just weeks before the Games, as she suffered a back fracture that put her participation in doubt. But she persevered and, alongside Harper, achieved an incredible feat. "I'm lost for words. A month ago, I didn't think I would be able to be here. To come away with a medal, I can't even imagine anything better," she said.

In the end, Harper and Mew Jensen's hard work, determination, and teamwork paid off, making them not only Olympic medalists but also history-makers for British diving.

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