Tokyo Olympics: Nur Dhabitah narrowly misses out on diving bronze

Malaysian diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri narrowly missed out on a medal finish as she finished fourth in the women's three-metre springboard final at the 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday.

The 22-year-old scored 326.15 points from five dives as Krysta Palmer of the United States beat her to the bronze medal with 343.75 points.

Shi Tingmao (383.50 points) successfully defended her Rio 2016 gold medal as she was joined by her Chinese compatriot Wang Han (348.75 points) on the podium.

Fourth in the world! Well done, Nur Dhabitah! #Tokyo2020 #GanbatteMalaysia #SokongMalaysia pic.twitter.com/cQyeIvh9rr

— Stadium Astro ? (@stadiumastro) August 1, 2021 Although she did not win any medal, Nur Dhabitah can be proud of her performance that saw her eclipse Ng Yan Yee's records in the event.

Ng finished 10th in the final and scored 306.60 points in the semi-final at the 2016 Olympic Games.

(Photo: asiana.my)

So close yet so far. Tapi takpe Dhabitah, kami tetap berbangga dgn prestasi you di final 3m papan anjal final!! #sokongmalaysia #ganbattemalaysia pic.twitter.com/9mtZNJr8Hy

— ASTRO ARENA (@ASTROARENA) August 1, 2021