England's Jack Laugher doubles up with 3m springboard gold

Published 12/04/2018 at 10:30 GMT

England's Jack Laugher produced the goods yet again as he clinched gold in the men's springboard final at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Gold medalist Jack Laugher of England poses during the medal ceremony for the Men's 1m Springboard Diving Final on day seven of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre

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The 23-year-old from Harrogate, who won gold alongside Chris Mears at the Rio 2016 Olympics, won his second title of the Games with another inspired performance on the springboard.

Laugher retained his Commonwealth Games title in hte 1m springboard on Wednesday and he was equally impressive in doubling up in style on Thursday with a score of 519.40.

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In finishing a full 67 points ahead of Philippe Gagne of Canada, who took silver, the Englishman upgraded his second place from Glasgow four years ago.

Laugher now has four Commonwealth Games gold medals to his name.

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