Osmar Olvera entered the 3-meter springboard diving final as one of Mexico’s top medal hopes. After witnessing all six dives from the finalists, the Mexican athlete secured third place, earning another medal for Mexico—his second bronze of Paris 2024.
Osmar nearly achieved perfection with his fifth dive, scoring 98.80 points and making all of Mexico dream before he ended his competition in the fight for silver, securing the bronze with one dive remaining. His final performance had the entire country on its feet, celebrating his achievement. Olvera concluded with 93.60 points, bringing him close to silver. However, the Chinese divers finished perfectly, leaving him in third place.
The Dives Performed by Osmar Olvera in the 3-Meter Springboard Final:
- 3 and 1/2 somersaults inward in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.4.
- 3 and 1/2 reverse somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.5.
- 3 and 1/2 somersaults backward in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.6.
- Forward 3 and 1/2 somersaults with 1 twist in pike position, with a difficulty rating of 3.7.
- 4 and 1/2 forward somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.8.
- Forward with 2 and 1/2 somersaults and 3 twists in pike position, with a difficulty rating of 3.9.
Osmar’s First Dive in the 3-Meter Springboard Final The young diver from Mexico City began his participation in the final with a high-difficulty dive: 3 and 1/2 inward somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.4. After a solid execution, slightly over-rotated on entry, the Mexican diver initially took first place. However, it was still pending for the Chinese divers to compete. The judges awarded him a score of 79.90 for his first dive.
How the Standings Look After the First Round of Dives After all the divers completed their first dives in the 3-meter springboard final, Osmar placed third overall, just behind the Chinese divers, who received scores above 8. Osmar needed to maintain high-quality dives to secure a spot on the podium in Paris 2024.
Osmar Olvera’s Second Dive The 20-year-old followed with 3 and 1/2 reverse somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.5 for his second dive. The Mexican executed a brilliant dive, prompting the crowd to erupt in cheers and chants of "¡México, México!" Osmar received 89.25 points and moved into first place with a total of 169.15 points.
How the Standings Look After the Second Round of Dives With two rounds completed, Olvera moved into second place overall, just behind Zongyuan Wang, who held first place. The Mexican was breaking up the Chinese 1-2 dominance with four dives remaining for all finalists. The gap between Osmar and the leader was just 3.45 points.
Osmar Olvera’s Third Dive For his third dive, Osmar performed 3 and 1/2 backward somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.6. He needed to strive for perfection in his execution to secure a podium finish and aim for gold or silver. After completing his third dive, Olvera’s performance was slightly over-rotated, resulting in a score of 63.00 points, bringing his total to 232.15.
How the Standings Look After the Third Round of Dives Following a tough round, Olvera dropped back to third place overall. The Chinese divers reclaimed the top two positions as the competition reached the halfway point in the men’s 3-meter springboard final. It remained to be seen if Osmar could bounce back and challenge for gold.
Osmar Olvera’s Fourth Dive The Mexican diver stepped onto the springboard to perform a forward 3 and 1/2 somersaults with 1 twist in pike position, with a difficulty rating of 3.7. After executing his fourth dive, the judges awarded him 75.85 points, bringing him back into contention for silver. It wasn’t his best execution, but the high degree of difficulty resulted in a solid score. Olvera’s total stood at 308.00 points.
How the Standings Look After Four Rounds in the 3-Meter Springboard Final Osmar’s dive encountered some complications, causing him to drift further from the fight for silver. The Mexican had 308 points after four rounds, while the Chinese divers were already above 350 points. Olvera was slowly solidifying his hold on third place overall.
Osmar Olvera’s Fifth Dive The young diver from Mexico City performed a 4 and 1/2 forward somersaults in C position, with a difficulty rating of 3.8 for his fifth dive. Osmar saved his best two dives for last to close out his participation. After a spectacular execution, the judges awarded him 98.80 points, bringing him back into contention with the Chinese divers. He now had a total of 406.80 points.
How the Standings Look After the Fifth Round of Dives Olvera delivered an excellent performance, coming close to perfection, but it wasn’t enough to claim second place. The Mexican remained in third place, 36.10 points behind first place and 20.8 points from silver. The Chinese divers didn’t execute their best dives, allowing Olvera to dream of a different medal color.
Osmar Olvera’s Final Dive The 20-year-old saved for last a dive he had been practicing since he was 15 years old: forward with 2 and 1/2 somersaults and 3 twists in B position, with a difficulty rating of 3.9. After an incredible execution by Olvera, Mexico secured a bronze medal. The judges awarded him 93.60 points, putting him in a tentative first place with a total of 500.40 points.