Mixed-gender synchro diving given go-ahead by FINA

Men and women will be able to dive together after FINA approved the introduction of mixed-gender synchronised events.

The change applies at all major diving events and can be used on the 3m and 10m boards.

"It's really exciting that there is going to be mixed synchro pairs for diving," Great Britain's Tom Daley told Swimming.org.

"What a great way to develop the sport and have something new to add to the competition schedule.

"I think it will be good for audiences and I think the public will really get behind it."

FINA, swimming and diving's governing body, also confirmed that it has given the go-ahead for mixed gender synchronised swimming.