American diver David Boudia, who is a hero of Tyler Downs, finished one spot out of Olympic qualifying.
Missouri teenager Tyler Downs says his favorite diver is Olympian David Boudia. Heading into Sunday night's 3-meter springboard finals of the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials, Downs had to compete against his hero for one of the two American spots for this summer's TokyoDowns, 17, didn't just beat Boudia, he beat the entire field to grab one of the U.S. quotas.
"I had no expectations going into this competition, just to have fun and that's exactly what I did and made the Olympic team," Downs said after winning Sunday's final."I'm only 17-years-old. I still have so much to go for, but making the Olympic team at 17, it's unreal."Downs realized he made the team by clinching one of the top two spots before his idol, Boudia, made his final plunge.
Tyler Downs competes in the men's 10-meter platform final during 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Diving - Day 7 at Indiana University Natatorium on June 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Once the meet ended, the 32-year-old Boudia gave Downs a huge congratulatory hug on the deck outside the pool.Downs made the finals also in the 10-meter platform. It's a double feat that not rare, but it's rarely seen. He said it comes down to coaching.
"A lot of mental training from my coach," Downs said in rather tight, concise responses to the TV interview. With an American flag draped around his shoulders"He's taught me a lot and I'm very thankful for him." “I’m only 17-years-old. I still have so much to go for, but making the Olympic team at 17, it’s unreal.”
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