Waterfield steals the limelight from Daley in Sheffield

Pete Waterfield produced a shock when he relegated world champion Tom Daley into second place in the 10-metre platform at the British Gas National Cup in Sheffield.

Daley was making his first appearance since claiming the world title in Rome last summer and the focus in the build-up to the Ponds Forge meet was on the 15-year-old and his new dive, 'the Twister'.

However, 2004 Olympic silver-medallist Waterfield, pictured in action above, produced a series of superb dives and earned seven perfect 10s en route to a clear victory with 523.65points – 40 ahead of the Plymouth teenager.

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"I came here to do a job and to do the best I can," said Waterfield. "I was coming here to put in a good performance and I did that."

Daley said: "I tried my best, I'm disappointed and I did make some silly mistakes but then that's what happens in diving and hopefully I can correct them.

Describing Waterfield as "an incredible diver", Daley added: "I'm glad to have the competition. It's given me the kick up the backside I needed."

City of Leeds enjoyed a productive meet, winning five golds, two silver and one bronze medal.

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Olympian Rebecca Gallantree won three golds, winning two with with club-mate Alicia Blagg and a third in the 3m individual. Helen Galashan claimed the title in the women's 10m individual.

The European bronze medalist in 2009 produced a consistent performance throughout to claim a winning total of 337.90 to win the gold.

Sarah Barrow returned from injury to finish second behind club-mate Galashan with 323.45 points.

And Harrogate District's Oliver Dingley, 17, pulled out an impressive performance in the men's 3m Individual to beat Olympian's Nick Robinson-Baker and Blake Aldridge to the gold medal.

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