July 27th 2024.
Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen made history for Britain at the Paris Olympics by winning the country's first female diving medal in 64 years. Their achievement was made even more special as they dedicated it to their former coach, David Jenkins, who passed away four years ago.
The pair started off strong in the women's synchronised 3m springboard event, scoring 50.40 with their opening dive. However, as the competition went on, they found themselves just outside of the medal places. It wasn't until the final round that they were able to secure third place, thanks to a mistake from the Australian team.
The joy and relief on the faces of Harper and Mew Jensen were evident as they stood on the podium to receive their bronze medals. Speaking to BBC Sport after the competition, they both expressed their excitement and pride in being able to deliver when it mattered the most.
"We came into this event with a clear goal and we knew we had to perform today. I'm so proud that we were able to do that this morning," said Harper with a beaming smile.
The duo also revealed their strategy of changing their dive order, with their most difficult dive as the last one, giving them an advantage in the final round. This proved to be a wise decision as they were able to secure the bronze medal.
Mew Jensen also gave credit to their late coach, Jenkins, who played a crucial role in their success. She shared that his memory was on her mind when they found out they had won a medal.
"He would be so proud of us. We were doing this when he was around, and now to come back and be Olympic medallists, I can't even put it into words," she said, with a hint of emotion in her voice.
Mew Jensen also revealed the challenges she faced before the Olympics, having suffered a back fracture just weeks before the Games. But despite the setback, she was able to make a remarkable comeback and contribute to their historic win.
"It's truly unbelievable. A month ago, I didn't even think I would be able to compete here. To be standing on that board and come away with a medal, I can't imagine anything better," she said.
Harper and Mew Jensen's bronze medal was not only a personal achievement but also a tribute to their late coach and a symbol of Britain's diving success at the Paris Olympics.
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