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Jack says it was a special, but nerve-racking, experience to watch Mahe claim gold in a photo finish.

Love is in the air at the Olympic diving pool.

After He Zi earned silver in women's three-meter springboard, the Chinese diver accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend and fellow diver Qin Kai as she stepped off the medal podium.

A serious-looking Qin opened a box with a ring inside, took it out and slipped it on He's finger after she nodded yes. She clapped her right hand over her mouth and Qin gave her a red rose encased in glass.

The crowd roared in delight as the couple hugged.

A second disqualification appears to have ended the medal hopes of defending 470 champions Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie.

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