Irish diver Ciara McGing had an impressive European Games debut this morning as the 22-year-old advanced to the Platform (10M) Final in eleventh place.
McGing started strong scoring 58.80 points with an inward 2 ½ somersaults, while her highest score came in the 3rd round where she received 61.60 points for a reverse 2 ½ somersaults.
Despite the diving taking place indoors, a heavy thunderstorm rocked the venue during round 5, but McGing stayed calm, closing out the round with a back 2 ½ somersaults. 1 ½ twists for a total of 254.65 points and a place in the Final.
‘I’m feeling good’ McGing commented after ‘it wasn’t my best day, but everything was pretty steady, so it’s nice to be able to go to the Final now with nothing to lose.’
The Platform Final takes place this evening at 7pm (IRE).
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Diving Result
Women 10m Platform Preliminaries: Ciara McGing – 254.65 points (11th)
Diving Schedule
14.00 (15.00) Mixed 3M Synchro Final (Clare Cryan & Jake Passmore)
19.00 (20.00) Women 10m Platform Final (Ciara McGing)