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Mitcham Likes Kids, Food and Diving

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Australian supermarket chain Coles has produced a series of videos starring athletes making their way to the Delhi Commonwealth Games, and Olympic gold medalist Matthew Mitcham pops up to show off his technique on the diving board and in the kitchen.

Watch as Mitcham shows off his skills, scarfs down some pad thai, and mentors a group of children.

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