Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham took out the 10-metre platform at the National Diving Championships at the weekend, his first major competition this year.

The Gay Games ambassador won the national title on the last day of the event in Adelaide. The top two divers from the national titles qualify for the World Cup in London in February.

Mitcham had a two-week preparation time for the event, having spent much of the year recovering from an abdominal injury.

“I am pleased with my result today after my limited preparation,” he said.

“I am a bit tender but not as bad after the prelims and semi-finals. I have made the qualifying standard and hopefully will be selected for the World Cup team in February in London.

“This was a good test for me today. I can now continue with my final rehab, have a bit of a rest and strengthen all my muscles around the tear.”