{"id":2321570,"date":"2024-08-08T22:16:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T02:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brutal-olympic-american-diver-gets-0-0-score-after-nightmare-accident\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T22:19:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T02:19:06","slug":"brutal-olympic-american-diver-gets-0-0-score-after-nightmare-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brutal-olympic-american-diver-gets-0-0-score-after-nightmare-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Brutal: Olympic American Diver Gets 0.0 Score After Nightmare Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrutal-olympic-american-diver-gets-0-0-score-after-nightmare-accident%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2321570&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent Olympic diving event in\u200c Paris, American diver\u200d Alison Gibson\u200b experienced a setback when her feet collided with\u200b the \u2062diving board during her preliminary\u2064 dive, \u200dresulting\u2064 in a score of 0.0\u200c and effectively \u200bending her hopes for a\u2063 medal. Despite this painful mishap, Gibson demonstrated\u200c remarkable resilience. At 25 years\u200c old, this was her second \u200cOlympic appearance, and she managed to complete her remaining dives,\u200c emphasizing \u200bthe importance\u2064 of \u2064perseverance\u200b in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Gibson expressed her \u200bpain but remained focused\u200d on inspiring \u2063others, suggesting that even in difficult \u200dmoments, one can continue to\u200c strive and grow. Although she did not score high enough to advance to the semifinals,\u200d she highlighted the significance \u2062of courage and having a positive impact on \u200bothers, especially younger athletes. <\/p>\n<p>Throughout the competition, viewers and\u2062 commentators \u200dpraised her \u200cfor handling the situation with grace and embodying \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-nrcc-chair-tom-emmer-to-democrats-retire-or-youre-going-to-lose-next-fall\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 NRCC Chair Tom Emmer to Democrats: \u2018Retire or You\u2019re Going to Lose Next Fall\u2019\">true spirit<\/a> of the Olympics. Gibson, who previously contemplated retirement after a \u200cdisappointing\u2062 performance in the Tokyo Games, is dedicated to supporting children in Kenya through a charity initiative. She aspires for \u2064every\u2064 child at the school she sponsors to be \u200csupported by the \u2064end of the \u2062Olympics,\u200c showcasing\u2063 her commitment to making a difference beyond her diving\u200c career.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>A disastrous dive cost an American dearly in Paris during Olympic competition.<\/p>\n<p>Alison Gibson&rsquo;s feet collided with the diving board in the preliminary round of the women&rsquo;s 3-meter dive, netting her a score of 0.0 and essentially dooming her hopes of a medal in the Summer Games, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/08\/sports\/alison-gibson-scores-0-0-after-board-collision-in-olympics-nightmare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But Gibson&rsquo;s determination still shone through.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old, making her second Olympics appearance, flipped twice after launching from the board before her feet struck in a painful contact.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">American Alison Gibson hit her feet &hellip; and got 28th place.<\/p>\n<p>Ouch, that must hurt inside.<\/p>\n<p>Poor gal <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SwZHuZ4pgD\">pic.twitter.com\/SwZHuZ4pgD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyLordBebo\/status\/1821601708771856541?\">August 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I definitely was in pain,&rdquo; she told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/olympics\/diving-gibson-bruised-undaunted-after-horror-dive-2024-08-07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still, she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">didn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t let the pain &mdash; or the crushing score &mdash; keep her from finishing the competition.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But one thing that I say is I hope that anyone who is watching just was able to see what it looks like to get up and keep going even when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-secret-service-agent-discusses-assassination-attempt\/\" title=\"Ex-Secret Service Agent Discusses Assassination Attempt\">things don&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t go the way you want them to. It&rsquo;s about the fight.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After that beginning, Gibson didn&rsquo;t score well enough to advance to the semifinals &mdash; and had to know she wouldn&rsquo;t &mdash; but she kept going anyway.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Obviously, today didn&rsquo;t go the way I wanted it to. But I think you can learn and grow from every experience, and I truly hope that the next generation of athletes recognize that even in the worst moments you can keep fighting, you can walk courageously.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Olympics watchers noticed &mdash; and applauded.<\/p>\n<p>Gibson &ldquo;handled the situation like a champion,&rdquo; the Outkick X account noted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">American diver Alison Gibson had a nightmare day at the Olympics that included an opening dive that scored a 0.0, however, she handled the situation like a champion.<\/p>\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nfbKRAqij6\">https:\/\/t.co\/nfbKRAqij6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qZ853WcVlI\">pic.twitter.com\/qZ853WcVlI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; OutKick (@Outkick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Outkick\/status\/1821624921975357710?\">August 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another user called it &ldquo;true Olympic spirit.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">US diver, Alison Gibson showed true Olympic spirit. After hurting her feet on the first dive, she went on to complete her other dives.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I definitely was in pain,&rdquo; the Texas native continued. &ldquo;But one thing that I say is I hope that anyone who is watching just was able to see&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/etPJiWdYY0\">pic.twitter.com\/etPJiWdYY0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kerri Gray (@kerrikgray) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kerrikgray\/status\/1821569529039790499?\">August 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Any Olympic Games are going to have their downsides &mdash; and the Paris event is no different, with controversy from its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/olympics-scrambling-deny-mocking-jesus-last-supper-despite-already-admitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opening ceremonies<\/a> on. But the Games also <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/08\/sports\/alison-gibson-scores-0-0-after-board-collision-in-olympics-nightmare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">represent higher aspirations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gibson represented the U.S. in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-show-must-go-despite-setbacks-tokyo-olympics-will-continue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo Games<\/a> in 2021, Reuters reported; she fared badly then, too, coming in last place in the 3-meter springboard.<\/p>\n<p>She considered retiring from the sport, but didn&rsquo;t, partly because of a child she is sponsoring at a school in Kenya through the charity <a href=\"https:\/\/give.mohiafrica.org\/give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missions of Hope International<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I decided I didn&rsquo;t just want to come back for diving, but I wanted to have an impact beyond myself,&rdquo; she said, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My mission is for every single child at that school to be sponsored by the end of the Olympics. 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In the preliminary round of the women&#8217;s 3-meter diving competition, Alison Gibson&#8217;s feet hit the diving board, resulting in a score of 0.0 and effectively ending her chances for a medal at the Summer Games, as reported by the New York Post. Despite this setback, Gibson&#8217;s resilience was evident. The 25-year-old, competing in her second Olympics, performed two flips after jumping off the board before making painful contact with her feet. Ultimately, she placed 28th. &#8220;I definitely was in pain,&#8221; she shared with Reuters; however, she refused to let that or her disappointing score stop her from completing the event. &#8220;I hope anyone watching saw what it means to get up and keep going even when things don\u2019t go as planned,&#8221; she stated. Although Gibson knew she wouldn&#8217;t advance to the semifinals after that initial dive and didn&#8217;t achieve a favorable score afterward, she persevered nonetheless: &#8220;Today didn\u2019t go how I wanted it to&#8230; but every experience offers lessons for growth.&#8221; Her determination did not go unnoticed by viewers who praised her composure under pressure; one account remarked that Gibson &#8220;handled the situation like a champion.&#8221; Another user highlighted her display of \u201ctrue Olympic spirit.\u201d After injuring herself on her first dive but still managing to complete subsequent dives despite being in pain\u2014&#8221;I definitely was in pain,&#8221; said this Texas native\u2014Gibson demonstrated remarkable fortitude throughout this challenging experience.<\/p>\n<p>The Olympics are known for their ups and downs\u2014and Paris is no exception\u2014with controversies arising since its opening ceremonies. Yet these Games also embody lofty aspirations. Having previously represented Team USA at Tokyo 2021 where she finished last on the 3-meter springboard, Gibson contemplated retirement from diving but ultimately chose not to do so; part of her motivation stemmed from sponsoring a child at a school in Kenya through Missions of Hope International charity: \u201cI wanted my return not just about diving but also about making an impact beyond myself,\u201d she explained according to Reuters. \u201cMy goal is for every child at that school to be sponsored by Olympics&#8217; end&#8230; I truly hope my courage today inspires those around me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2321571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/US-Diver-Alison-Gibson-.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[8151,37619,4825,9284,3847],"class_list":["post-2321570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-accident","tag-diving","tag-olympics","tag-scoring","tag-sports"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/US-Diver-Alison-Gibson-.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2321570"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321570\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2321571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2321570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2321570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2321570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}