TAMESIDE is on the Olympic medal table after Ashton-under-Lyne’s Anthony Harding dived his way to a brilliant bronze.
But he already has his eyes on going better at Los Angeles in 2028.
The 24-year-old, along with Jack Laugher, came third in the men’s synchronised three metre springboard competition.
A stunning sixth and final dive – a forward four and a half somersaults in tuck position – ensured their place on the podium.
The score of 94.62 cemented bronze behind China and Mexico, making it a record fourth medal for Team GB in diving.
However, there is no sign of Anthony slowing down yet – even though he can.
He said: “I’m going to carry on and I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next four years.
“I’d hope to do another Olympics. I’m just so happy this is around my neck and I can retire early if I want!
“The last dive is Jack’s strongest, so it’s a no-brainer, it has to be there.
“I’ve worked hard with my weights coach to get stronger. The triple out, it’s very difficult to get the adrenalin to do it in training.”
Laugher, from Leeds, conceded Anthony’s version was even better.
He said: “It’s normally a good dive for me and Anthony has had a struggle with it.
“Anthony’s dive was better than mine in the final, and I’m really, really proud of him for how he has achieved that.”
The pair leapt into each other’s arms after their final dive guaranteed a medal, with team-mates celebrating wildly in the crowd as the results were confirmed.
China’s Wang Zongyuan and Long Daoyi recovered from a wobbly start to secure gold with 446.10 points.
Mexico’s Juan Celaya and Osmar Olvera took silver with 444.03, with Laugher and Harding’s 438.15 assuring them of bronze.
And Laugher added: “Me and Anthony have done such a wonderful job, there was so much pressure on coming in when we knew it was three for three and we really wanted to make it four for four.
“We knew we could as well, so a really wonderful day and one to cherish forever.”