Despatie's career in pictures

Alexandre Despatie announced his retirement from diving on Tuesday, closing the door on a 14-year-career that included Olympic medals, world championships and world records.

The 27-year-old from Laval, Que., will be remembered as one of Canada's most successful athletes, climbing the podium at the Olympics, world championships, Pan-Am Games and Commonwealth Games.

Take a look back at some of the Canadian's biggest moments on the world stage, starting from his debut at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, capturing gold as a 13-year-old, through to his exit last year at the London Games.