Beijing 2008

 

 

Nine divers represented Australia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games which ran from August 8 to 24, 2008. Australian divers competed in eight events claiming two medals, a gold in the Men’s 10-Metre and a silver in the Women’s 10-Metre Synchro. Australia had nine finals appearances across eight events.

The Australian coaching staff consisted of Hui Tong, Xianging Chen and Chava Sobrino. Graeme Rose served as team leader.

 

Beijing 2008 Results

Name Events Preliminary Semi-Final Final Place
Alexandra Croak Women's 10-Metre 383.75 250.30   18th
Briony Cole Women's 3-Metre Synchro     311.34 5th
Women's 10-Metre Synchro     335.16 2nd
Chantelle Newbery Women's 3-Metre 284.86 294.45   14th
Mathew Helm Men's 10-Metre 484.40 485.20 467.70 6th
Men's 10-Metre Synchro     444.84 4th
Matthew Mitcham Men's 3-Metre 439.85 427.45   16th
Men's 10-Metre 509.60 535.20 537.95 1st
Melissa Wu Women's 10-Metre 340.35 331.35 338.15 6th
Women's 10-Metre Synchro     335.16 2nd
Robert Newbery Men's 3-Metre 465.15 460.35 461.05 9th
Men's 3-Metre Synchro     393.80 8th
Men's 10-Metre Synchro     444.84 4th
Scott Robertson Men's 3-Metre Synchro     393.80 8th
Sharleen Stratton Women's 3-Metre 288.00 325.90 331.00 7th
Women's 3-Metre Synchro     311.34 5th