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Brandon's Colwill Makes 3-Meter Springboard Semis

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By BILL WARD

The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 18, 2008

Brandon diver Chris Colwill has advanced to the semifinals of the men's 3-meter springboard competition at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Colwill, a Tampa Prep and University of Georgia product, earned his spot in the semifinals by placing seventh in Monday's opening round.

Last week, Colwill and dive partner Jevon Tarantino placed fourth in the 3-meter synchronized springboard, one spot away from the medals podium.

According to Colwill's father, Chuck Colwill, who attended Monday's event at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, Chris Colwill's performance was "nothing flashy but very consistent."

Colwill scored 464.75 points for his six dives, 50.75 behind top qualifier He Chong of China but more than 16 points ahead of his U.S teammate, Troy Dumais, who won the event at the U.S. Olympic trials.

Colwill started off in 25th place after his first dive but worked his way up the list and had cracked the top 10 by his fifth dive. The top 18 from Monday's opening round advanced to the semifinals. Scores from the first round do not carry over to the semifinals.

"I was definitely a little nervous on that first dive, but I felt confident, Colwill said. " I definitely could have done a little better, but I can't complain" about his position.

The semifinals will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Beijing, or 10 p.m. Monday in Tampa. Finals are Tuesday night in Beijing, or Tuesday morning Tampa time.

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