Tom Daley says green pool makes diving easier

Tom Daley has leapt to the defence of the bizarre green Olympic diving pool that caused consternation during the final of the women's synchronised 10 metres platform final.

Social media was overwhelmed by the sudden change of colour in the water at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre on Tuesday, with organisers suggesting the issue has been caused by a combination of factors which led to a chemical imbalance.