Chris Mears

Chris Mears made history in 2016, winning Great Britain’s first Olympic gold medal in diving in the Men’s 3m Synchronised Diving event at the Rio Olympics with partner Jack Laugher. This pinnacle achievement followed a distinguished diving career marked by exceptional resilience and consistent performance. Mears initially rose to prominence with Nicholas Robinson-Baker, securing gold at the National Cup and National Championships in 2010. The pair represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games, placing 9th in the individual 3m springboard and 5th in the synchronized event, and by 2013, were ranked seventh best in the world by FINA.

He and Laugher continued to excel, earning silver in the Fina/NVC Diving World Series in 2017, successfully defending their Commonwealth Games title in 2018, and securing additional silver medals at the 2018 FINA Diving World Cup and the 2018 European Championships. In October 2018, Mears announced a break from competitive diving, ultimately confirming his official retirement on August 6, 2019, to fully dedicate himself to his burgeoning music career. Now fully focused on music production, Mears leverages the discipline and creativity honed during his Olympic career to craft dynamic electronic dance music. Building on his initial foray with ‘Mexico’ and his Woodstoke Festival performance, he continues to develop his craft as a music producer and DJ, translating his competitive drive into a new artistic endeavor.