GB's Rebecca Gallantree grabs place in 3m springboard final in Kazan

Great Britain's Rebecca Gallantree has comfortably sealed a place in the final of the 3m springboard at the World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

The 30-year-old never dropped lower than ninth in the 18-strong field during the semi-final this afternoon.

After five rounds, the Brit finished eighth with an overall score of 305.10, and will contest for a medal in the final, which gets underway on Saturday.

China dominated the session, with Shi Tingmao topping the board with 381.90 points and her compatriot He Zi, who is the defending champion, qualifying second with a points total of 371.40.

Canada's Jennifer Abel finished third on 353.90, while Malaysia's Ng Yan Yee claimed the 12th and final qualifying spot.