Russia's Maria Polykova claims diving gold

Russian Federation diver Maria Polykova claimed the gold medal with a dominant performance in the women's 1m springboard event at the European Games in Baku this afternoon.

The 18-year-old put in consistent scores with all four dives to finish with a score of 419.45, almost 30 clear of her nearest rival.

Germany's Louisa Stawczynski picked up silver after finishing with 392.20, while Diana Shelestyuk of Ukraine had to settle for bronze after posting lower scores with her final two dives.

Team GB's Millie Fowler came in sixth with 383.20, while teammate Katherine Torrance finished eighth in the standings.