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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 :)
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?
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.
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That last Mitcham dive is the best I've ever seen!!!
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.
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.
Incredibly beautiful last dive by Matt. The slowmotion shows perfection in motion.
Why does the video tweak out on every dive?
To avoid copyright
that last dive was definitely one of the best in history.
I think the Chinese are better no offnese
Absolutely. If anyone ever needs tuition on rising to the occasion they should watch that dive.
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
My son Matthew was born a couple of hours after he claim Gold.
Matthew is my hero!
Matts last dive was so amazing ❤❤❤
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.
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)
His dive was PERFECT. I remember crying when he looked at the score board and realised.
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.
Why the hell does the video FREEZE when ever he dives?
The perfect dive, and the perfect score....
oh god i'll never forget this. great moment
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.
another great moment for aussie sport. shame on me, i had forgotten all about this. Incredible stuff
Matthew Mitcham omg
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.
Matt's final dive was a back 2 1/2 somersaults with 2 1/2 twists in the pike position.
Also how good the entry into the water is
Awesome. The frame rate can't even keep up with his awesomeness!
sempurna..aus..mantab euy
1:40 Don't be disappointed, Mr. Luxin. You could always try again at the London 2012 Olympics!
Nice!
yep!
amazing
Such a beautiful sport. So sad in 2009 we still have to get bogged down in who people love.
Crushing to see him not qualify for the final in London, the pressure on him must have been excruciating, same with Hooker.
1:19 is the screenshot of the video. Just one of Gleb Galperin's fans holding up a Russian flag.
why does the video keep going bad
during each dive? annoying
this was the best go aussie
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?
the silver didnt please the chinese diver at all...
First loser.
The only medal that will please the Chinese is the gold medal.
how do you know the next olympic games
Tom Daley
112 at the last dive!!!!
is matthew going to london?
What an amazing moment. He just got married too. Would love to meet him
well if ya gunna win why not with your hardest dive at your last turn,go Aussie.
0:49 Whoa! He was sommersaulting so fast that the camera paused!
mitchem 08 and bradbury 02. australians always come from behind to upset the best.
Yay Aussie... :)
What do they judge you in this? How many flips you did? Or...
so why mention it?
@mhcst his body is not that straight upon entering the water
He's gay and he's awesome. Love him
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They were not suppose to lose in front of their own country?
When the announcer said "a good dive, but not a great dive", I wanted him to shut up for some reason.
Anyone know where I can see the full medal ceremony?!
For the most perfect dive in history, I think the commentator could have afforded to show a little bit more enthusiasm....
My fiend does the 10m! :D
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 :)
what a great place for the video to skip.......
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?
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.
Um. Ok.
Dishonor to the Chinese.