Oliver Dingley has made it into the semi-finals of the Men's 3m Springboard at Rio 2016.

The 23-year-old, who is Ireland's first diver at an Olympics since 1948, finished 13th in the heats to qualify.

He totalled 399.80 for his six dives to make sure of his place.

Dingley's strongest dive was his final attempt - the Back 2½ Somersaults 1½ Twists - which yielded a score of 78.20.

Yuan Cao of China was highest ranked in the heats with a total of 498.70. 

Confirmation - @OliverDingley qualifies 13th for the 3m springboard semi. Brilliant achievement #OTBRio2016 pic.twitter.com/mi2Kjfijyg

— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 15, 2016