Chinese athletes wrapped up the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, with an outstanding performance on the final day, adding two gold and two silver medals to finish with an impressive seven golds and three silvers overall! 🏆
On the women’s side, Zhang Minjie and Lu Wei dominated the 10-meter synchronized platform final with a score of 347.58 points, leaving their competitors far behind. The duo surged ahead by over 30 points compared to Mexico’s Alejandra Estudillo Torres and Gabriela Agundez Garcia, while a Russian pair claimed the bronze.
The women’s 3m springboard final turned into a thrilling duel between fellow Chinese divers. Chen Jia edged out Chen Yiwen with 380.55 points to take home the gold, with Australia’s Maddison Keeney grabbing the bronze at 352.00 points. Talk about nail-biting moments! 🤩
Over on the men’s side, the 3m synchronized springboard championship was conquered by home partners Osmar Olvera Ibarra and Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez who scored 430.23 points. The Chinese duo of Hu Yukang and Zheng Jiuyuan followed closely in second, while Britain’s Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher rounded out the podium with 396.06 points.
The men’s 10m platform event saw Ukraine’s Oleksiy Sereda clinch the top spot with 295.30 points, followed by Ruslan Ternovoi and Australia’s Jaxon Bowshire taking silver and bronze respectively. With energy sky high, the next stop for the World Cup will be in Windsor, Canada, from April 10 to 13, promising even more exciting moments!
This dazzling display of talent and precision is one for the books. Stay tuned for more sports action and join the buzz as young fans across South and Southeast Asia celebrate these epic diving moments! 🌟
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Chinese athletes add two more golds at Diving World Cup in Guadalajara
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