INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Steele Johnson wouldn't let the reality sink in until after the final dive Thursday night. David Boudia wouldn't let him.
Standing off to the side of the 10-meter platform, Johnson realized he and synchronized diving teammate Boudia had such a large lead if they didn't complete their final dive they would still win the final round and earn spots in the Olympic Games.
But Boudia, who competed in the 2008 and 20012 Olympics, reeled in his teammate and the pair completed their final dive, finishing with a score of 1,326.57 to cement their spot on the U.