Qiu retains platform title

Gold medallist Qiu Bo of China bites his medal during the men's 10m platform victory ceremony at the World Swimming Championships at the Montjuic municipal pool in Barcelona, July 28, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Chinese diver Qiu Bo made amends for the disappointment of missing out on Olympic gold last year to retain his world title in the men's 10m platform final on Sunday.

Qiu produced a near flawless display to finish well clear on 581 points with American Olympic champion David Boudia in second on 517.40 points and Germany's Sascha Klein back in third on 508.55.

However, there was disappointment for Britain's Tom Daley as he was hampered by a torn tricep and could finish only sixth.

It was sweet revenge for Qiu, who was surprisingly edged off the top of the podium in London by Boudia, as his victory meant China finished the diving meet with nine out of a possible 10 golds.

"I felt a bit tired going into this final after the semifinals, but at the end of the day, I could perform well and get the gold."

Boudia was powerless to stop Qiu's march to gold despite leading for the first two rounds, but was still solid throughout as he picked up a second consecutive world championship silver medal.

And he admitted his eye may have been taken off the ball slightly since success in London.

"Diving is my hobby, but it's also my job. It's what I do, but it's not who I am," he said.

"Since London, I got married and I finished many other things I had pending. I had other priorities, and now I am back to my job."