It was like they'd never been away. A throng of tightly trunked Games legends flexed their muscles in a way that said 'I am the champion' in today's Diving heats.
If Jade and Plat'num were in any doubts about the stiffness of the competition, Shane, Chesney, Romeo and Kevin reminded this year's high-flyers they'd be getting it very hard. Every athlete looked in top form, even Romeo - and he can barely swim.
The 2004 runner-up looked hunky and confident on the board and executed his inward tuck with aplomb. The coach noticed "a bit of strain on the entrance" and Romeo admitted he "needed to straighten the legs a bit".
Shane, regarded as the Games' best ever diver, made a stylish return with a flawless straight dive from the 5m board, and the 2004 joint-winner warned: "I'm just getting used to the water."
Chesney was less pleased with his inward tuck, saying, "It didn't feel right going in." But his 2005 team-mate Kevin produced his best-ever dive. "It felt good," he purred, after making a deliciously smooth entry, while the coach praised him for a "great ripple".
If Jade had spent the whole night celebrating, no one would have guessed it. He shunned his cute little green trunks for Lycra leggings (his "training pants", apparently) and made a very tidy entry.
Plat'num also gave one of his best-ever dives, although he was concerned that his "legs were a bit like that". He then wiggled his fingers backwards and forwards to illustrate what he meant.
Six strapping lads on top form... but who will be the Champ?
