Sporting Achievements
During a diving career spanning more than 20 years, Leon enjoyed sustained success at the highest level. He participated at 3 Olympic Games and was a member of the Great Britain team for 16 years. The highlight of his career was Silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
He is acknowledged within the sport for pushing the boundaries of what's possible. His invention of "the world's most difficult dive" - backward 2.5 summersaults with 2.5 twists in the piked position (also known as the rather understated 5255b) is a legacy that will live long after his competitive days are over.
Career highlights
Leon competed in both the synchronised and individual events from the 10m platform and achieved notable successes over an unusually long period for such a demanding sport.
2005 World Championships 2005 World Grand Prix - USA 2004 Olympic Games 2004 World Grand Prix - Canada 2004 World Grand Prix - Germany 2003 World Grand Prix – USA 2003 World Grand Prix – Canada |
2003 World Grand Prix – Germany 2002 Commonwealth Games 2000 Olympic Games 1999 European Cup 1998 Commonwealth Games National honours |
For a full list of Leon's career honours please visit his diving honours page.
QUICK FACT
A dive in the Olympic final lasts no more than 1.5 seconds and can require 2.5 twists...in 2 directions!