Hey sports fans and tech enthusiasts, what a kickoff at the Diving World Cup Super Final! The excitement was off the charts at Beijing's National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, where the Chinese team swept all five gold medals on day one. 🏅💥
In the women's 10-meter synchronized platform, Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi reunited since the Paris Olympics, building a strong 10-point lead early on. Even with a few technical hiccups, they defended their title with a solid 350.88 points, while Aleksandra Kedrina and Anna Konanykhina secured silver and Maisie Bond and Lois Toulson wrapped up bronze.
The men's 10-meter synchronized platform brought a fresh energy with new pairing Cheng Zilong and Zhu Zifeng, who thrilled the home crowd by clinching gold with 460.92 points—34.23 points clear of the runners-up Nikita Shleikher and Ruslan Ternovoi. Mark Hrytsenko and Oleksli Sereda took home the bronze.
Over on the springboards, Olympic champions Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani dominated the women's 3-meter synchronized event, finishing comfortably with 323.13 points. They left Maddison Keeney and Alysha Koloi in the dust, with Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen taking third.
In the men's 3-meter synchronized springboard, the new duo Zheng Jiuyuan and Hu Yukang maintained a steady lead throughout all six dives to earn a winning total of 448.65 points. Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher grabbed silver, and Lou Noel Guy Massenberg and Moritz Wesemann rounded out the podium with bronze.
The grand finale of the day was the mixed team event, where Chen Yiwen, Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi, and Cheng Zilong delivered a stellar performance, clinching gold with 507.20 points. Ukraine and Mexico completed the podium and added to an unforgettable opening day.
This stellar display not only underscores the strength and precision of the Chinese team but also sets an electrifying tone for the rest of the competition. Stay tuned for more high-flying updates!
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China sweep all five golds on day one at Diving World Cup Super Final
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