British diver Jack Laugher admits he can’t wait for his long-awaited return to the London Aquatics Centre at the European Championships next month, four years after making his Olympic debut at the arena.
The action kicks off on May 9 when many of Britain’s stars in the water will be hoping to lay down a marker ahead of selection for the summer’s Games in Rio.
The Championships are set to be the biggest event held at the London Aquatics Centre since London 2012, and 21-year-old Laugher insists that home advantage can once again prevail.
“The European Championships are a massive competition and it is really good to be competing at that level before the Olympics,” he said.
“It is really good to get those competitions in for the experience.
“It makes you feel good when you are competing in front of a crowd so I am really looking forward to the European Championships.
“I love the London Aquatics Centre, it is one of my favourite pools and hopefully a really great atmosphere will make everyone on the British team dive well.”
On Wednesday, the London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships unveiled its unique medal design based on the iconic roof of the venue under which they will be won.
The medals have been developed and produced by Cambridge design company Touch of Ginger who have ensured the fluid form of the roof will now be seen forever in the 192 gold, silver and bronze medals on offer at the Championships. Click here for more information on tickets
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