Forces divers compete for Inter Services titles

The first Inter Services Diving Championships in three years have taken place in Aldershot.

Forces athletes competed in springboard and platform events with a men's and women's title up for grabs.

The RAF's Jacob Storey took the men's prize while Army athlete Katy Morrey won the women's tournament.

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The Air Force have been training for the event at the British National Performance Centre in Sheffield and that played a part in Storey's win.

He said: "I've been there a few times, especially when I was a kid.

"It really does help, with all the facilities, to help you develop off the pool and transfer those skills back onto the pool."

Meanwhile, Morrey is a nurse based in York and her success was a fantastic end to a tough few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I worked in the emergency department as a healthcare assistant," she said.

"It was a very busy period but I suppose it was tough and busy for everybody, wasn't it? I know it's a cliché and people say [competing in sport] is very good for your mental health but I think it is.

"Pushing yourself in different directions and trying something new – yeah, it's really good."

Several of the top Forces divers will continue their season competing on the Masters circuit.