Diving - Men's 10M Platform Final - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games

Watch as Australian Matthew Mitcham claims gold with an impressive performance in the men's platform diving 10M event at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
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[@wayshow4]

That last Mitcham dive is the best I've ever seen!!!

[@zottffss]

Had Zhou scored 8.0s or better, he would've scored enough to win gold even if Mitcham scored perfect 10s. Mitcham's last dive came in at the right time and at the perfect place to do it.

[@marknorris1381]

Yes, and also considering the pressure getting to the business end of the competition. I've always felt it was one of the greatest performances under pressure by an Australian in any sport ever.

[@life2lifele55]

another great moment for aussie sport. shame on me, i had forgotten all about this. Incredible stuff

[@yiseng4602]

Yes China could have swept all the gold medals at stake in the 2008 summer Olympics at Beijing if not for Australia's sensation Matthew Mitcham whose last dive securing 112.10 dashed their hopes.China's Zhou Luxin who was expected to win the gold had to play second fiddle. Mind you Zhou had been expected to clinch the gold for China to complete the clean sweep.But it wasn't to be.But then Mitcham's win was good for the Olympics.

[@stevegintz]

Why does the video tweak out on every dive?

[@byronbranch4645]

To avoid copyright

[@hsman6614]

My son Matthew was born a couple of hours after he claim Gold.

[@zottffss]

If you do the math, Zhou's final dive would have secured gold if he had scored 8.0s or better. That tiny window he left for Mitcham opened the door for the Australian to deliver the one of the biggest upsets in recent Olympic history.

[@ralucagymnast]

Incredibly beautiful last dive by Matt. The slowmotion shows perfection in motion.

[@J3fe]

I watched this live in the middle of the night in Australia when I was like 10. Wasn't really a fan but I happened to watch it lol

[@JustinFromSydney]

Why the hell does the video FREEZE when ever he dives?

[@safehaven11]

They were not suppose to lose in front of their own country?

[@bbh9179]

that last dive was definitely one of the best in history.

[@chewy2430]

I think the Chinese are better no offnese

[@marknorris1381]

Absolutely. If anyone ever needs tuition on rising to the occasion they should watch that dive.

[@BARBIEequalsROSE]

I LOVE YOU! :) and to everyone it doesn't matter if he is gay or not. he is a brilliant diver and has done nothing to show he's not a nice person either! so all in all who cares? he's inspirational.

[@XxJk47xX]

your entry into the dive (good jump of the platform), ur performance (eg how well u did the jumps according to how difficult the dive was), and then your entry into the water (eg splashless)

[@ThePhantom1989]

Matthew is my hero!

[@riggy1990]

mitchem 08 and bradbury 02. australians always come from behind to upset the best.

[@aegisofhonor]

Out of all the great moments of the Beijing Olympics, Matthew Mitchem's incredible dive at the end to steal away the gold metal from China to prevent the Chinese sweep of diving was just awesome.

[@KinLungh]

the silver didnt please the chinese diver at all...

[@SamMcinturff]

First loser.

[@Zaiqahal]

The only medal that will please the Chinese is the gold medal.

[@dogned]

His dive was PERFECT. I remember crying when he looked at the score board and realised.

[@lananhvu3488]

He's gay and he's awesome. Love him

[@zottffss]

The perfect dive, and the perfect score....

[@emilyorourke4181]

Matts last dive was so amazing ❤❤❤

[@TheInfamousCorleone]

For the most perfect dive in history, I think the commentator could have afforded to show a little bit more enthusiasm....

[@pahoehoe22]

I was able to watch this on TV. After seeing his reaction (after the last dive), I googled right away "Matthew Mitcham Gay"... Oh yes! He was indeed gay! I love him :)

[@MrHatmandoo]

Awesome. The frame rate can't even keep up with his awesomeness!

[@nooneushudknow13]

When the announcer said "a good dive, but not a great dive", I wanted him to shut up for some reason.

[@safehaven11]

Matthew was Hu Jia's successor? Hu Jia would've beaten this guy. I expect Chinese after Chinese. First off in 2004, Julie Newberry won the Women's title and now it's Chen Ruolin.

[@okbdew]

Matt's final dive was a back 2 1/2 somersaults with 2 1/2 twists in the pike position.

[@fve1436]

Matthew Mitcham omg

[@jasmin8ter2010]

Last night, I actually had a dream that I was a professional springboard/platform diver. Oh, how I wish I was as good as Matthew Mitcham... Hey, do you think he will be competing in the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London?

[@joshuadaando]

oh god i'll never forget this. great moment

[@losecontrol08]

why does the video keep going bad during each dive? annoying this was the best go aussie

[@jbobbster]

I wonder what happened to the Chinese diver after failing to secure a clean sweep for China in all the diving competitions. Was he ever heard from again?

[@jasmin8ter2010]

1:19 is the screenshot of the video. Just one of Gleb Galperin's fans holding up a Russian flag.

[@znotty]

well if ya gunna win why not with your hardest dive at your last turn,go Aussie.

[@Epsilonic]

Crushing to see him not qualify for the final in London, the pressure on him must have been excruciating, same with Hooker.

[@jasmin8ter2010]

1:40 Don't be disappointed, Mr. Luxin. You could always try again at the London 2012 Olympics!

[@missquinn861]

What an amazing moment. He just got married too. Would love to meet him

[@LozDriz]

Such a beautiful sport. So sad in 2009 we still have to get bogged down in who people love.

[@vraellar]

what a great place for the video to skip.......

[@johnkelvintztc]

@mhcst his body is not that straight upon entering the water

[@jasmin8ter2010]

0:49 Whoa! He was sommersaulting so fast that the camera paused!

[@Gar96229]

What do they judge you in this? How many flips you did? Or...

[@PipinhoSnow]

Nice!

[@gusbong85]

Yay Aussie... :)

[@MrKembar2004]

sempurna..aus..mantab euy

[@wdbgriffith]

Also how good the entry into the water is

[@backflipboy27]

so why mention it?

[@safehaven11]

Dishonor to the Chinese.

[@thelifeofsammyjayne]

Tom Daley

[@WaffleCircular]

is matthew going to london?

[@Emilyisawsome98]

how do you know the next olympic games

[@marinz85]

112 at the last dive!!!!

[@armyonpluto]

[@ashleyyaggey4503]

My fiend does the 10m! :D

[@joycetengstuff]

yep!

[@MarieTherese821]

Um. Ok.

[@Emilyisawsome98]

form 2 years ago

[@glinchbingo]

amazing

[@Jmmj15mjjm]

Anyone know where I can see the full medal ceremony?!