Tom Daley has become Great Britain's first individual world diving champion after winning the 10metres platform in Rome.
Teenager awarded three perfect 10s for final dive
Tom Daley has become Great Britain's first individual world diving champion after winning the 10metres platform in Rome.
The 15-year-old from Plymouth finished with 539.85 points, holding off the challenge of China's Qui Bo and Zhou Lukin at the Foro Italico after entering the final round in third place.
Daley received three perfect 10s and three 9.5s for his final dive on Tuesday, barely creating a ripple as he sliced through the water.
It is Britain's first world diving medal since Peter Waterfield and Leon Taylor came second in the 10m synchro in 2005.
Amazing
"I don't believe it, I just don't believe it. It's amazing," said Daley.
"Today was never the day when I thought I would become world champion.
"I woke up and thought just go out and enjoy it.
"To come away with a gold medal was unthinkable. It still hasn't sunk in. It makes all the sacrifices worthwhile.
"Now I want to do it again in 2012 (at the London Olympics)."
