Ilya Zakharov won the 3m springboard gold at London 2012 ©Getty Images

Russian diver and London 2012 3 metre springboard gold medallist Ilya Zakharov has announced his retirement.

The 30-year-old, who also bagged a silver in the 3m synchronised diving in London, will now be working for the Russian Diving Federation (RDF) according to RDF President Stanislav Druzhinin.

Zakharov has one gold, five silvers and one bronze medal at the World Aquatics Championships.

Ilya Zakharov will be working for the Russian Diving Federation according to its President Stanislav Druzhinin ©Getty Images
Ilya Zakharov will be working for the Russian Diving Federation according to its President Stanislav Druzhinin ©Getty Images

Russian diving team head coach Svetlana Moiseeva congratulated Zakharov on a fantastic career.

"Zakharov left a big, beautiful mark in the history of sports, winning all possible tournaments, from junior competitions to the Olympic Games," Moiseeva said.

"He has medals from all existing competitions in his piggy bank.

"Of course, he contributed back in 2012, when he became the Olympic champion."