Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan — Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women’s 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday.

It’s Canada’s first medal at the event, which runs through July 30.

Chen Yuxi (457.85) and Quan Hongchen (445.60), both of China, won gold and silver. McKay scored a 340.25.

The third-place finish comes one day after McKay qualified for the Paris 2024 Games.