(Beijing, 24 Feb.) - Comments from Zhou Luxin (CHN) and Matthew Mitcham (AUS) after the men's 10m platform semifinals at the National Aquatics Center.

Zhou Luxin (CHN) - 1st place

On his performance:
"I was not satisfied with my performance today. I was not in a good shape and I felt like I was not in appropriate control ofevery dive."

On the winter training:
"It's a little tiring. But I already have been here for a week, I think I should be able to adapt mow."

On the most influential people for him:
"Myself, I am very independent. I started trainlng at around 9 years old.'

On his difference with Lin Yue:
"Lin Yue has higher DD, but our techniques are almost the same. The results depend on our state during each competition."

On not holding the lead throughout
"There are 6 rounds in total. You can never tell the end result until the last round."

Matthew Mitcham (AUS) - 5th place

On his two-year break:
"I spent time with my friends, and partied a lot. I had a very relaxing time, but 2 years was enough."

On getting back his confidence:
"My performance was not very steady today due to yesterday's gruelling competition. I just focused on each dive and concentrated."

On his plans ahead of the finals:
"I'll have a little sleep and train."