Ciara McGing and Tanya Watson earn top-10 finishes in landmark achievement for Irish divers

It was the first time Ireland were represented by two divers in an international final. 

FULL FLIGHT: Ciara McGing of Ireland Mandatory File picture. INPHO/Andrea Staccioli

Ireland’s Ciara McGing and Tanya Watson both put in excellent performances to finish in the top 10 of the Platform (10M) Final at the European Championships in Rome.

It was the first time Ireland was represented by two divers in an international final.

Watson took seventh spot and McGing finished ninth in very creditable performances.

Earlier today, the pair booked their places in the decider. 

Despite a mistake in the second round which scored 36.80, McGing held her composure to score 61.60, 61.60, 50.75 and a fantastic last dive, back 2 ½ Half Somersaults 1 ½ twist, for her highest score of 67.20. The 21-year-old scored 277.95 for fifth place overall.

For Tokyo 2020 semi-finalist Watson, who competed in the final at the Commonwealth Games earlier this month, scores of 57.40, 52.50, 52.20, 63.00 and 44.80 saw her place seventh with a total score of 269.90.

Elsewhere, Grace Hodgins and Finn McGeever concluded the final swimming heats session for Ireland in the 400m Freestyle, Hodgins clocked 4:25.81 and McGeever 3:56.53.