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A disastrous dive cost an American dearly in Paris during Olympic competition. Alison Gibson’s feet collided with the diving board in the preliminary round of the women’s 3-meter dive, netting her a score of 0.0 and essentially dooming her hopes of a medal in the Summer Games, according to the New York Post. But Gibson’s determination still shone through. The 25-year-old, making her second Olympics appearance, flipped twice after launching from the board before her feet struck in a painful contact. American Alison Gibson hit her feet … and got 28th place. Ouch, that must hurt inside. Poor gal …

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