In terms of the sporting competitors, it felt like the end of an era. There is a long list of stars who either have discussed retirement

It would come down to the final dive with them less than a point behind the United States whilst the British pair were hoping for a miracle.

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The Chinese pair do have the pedigree but I feel this will be the synchronised event where they are run closest.

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Once again the Chinese dominance was clear. For every single dive, they outscored all their opponents on that dive.

China put the pressure back on but were still down by 1.74 heading into the last dive.