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Aug 2022
Ripon's Jack Laugher wins second gold medal at Commonwealth Games
Ripon’s Jack Laugher has won his second gold medal for England at the Commonwealth Games.
Laugher clinched the title for the synchronised 3m springboard alongside Anthony Harding this afternoon.
The medal becomes the 27-year-old's second gold in 24 hours.
Yesterday, Laugher defended his 1m springboard title for a second time at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham.
The medal was among the first titles on offer in diving at the games.
Laugher took gold after scoring 447.05 to finish 10 points ahead of Australia's two-time world champion Li Shixin.
Afterwards, he dedicated the victory to his late grandma, Bernice, who died a couple of months ago and lived seven miles away in Sedgley.
He said:
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Laugher said there was pressure to defend his title, but he was relieved to clinch gold in front of a home crowd.
He added:
Laugher was joined on the podium by Jordan Houlden who won the bronze medal.
Speaking after his victory, Leanne Jalland, chair of Harrogate District Diving Club, said:
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