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Sport in brief: August 9, 2024

WOMEN’S DIVING: Great Britain’s Yasmin Harper and Grace Reid missed out on securing a medal in the women’s 3m springboard final today.

Just 13 days on from winning bronze in the synchronised event, a strong effort from Harper saw her finish fifth, while Reid had to settle for 10th.

China’s Chen Yiwen finished with gold, while Australia’s Maddison Keeney took silver.

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