Kickoff: Li Yajie from Shanxi reclaimed her throne in the womens 1m springboard at the Chinese mainlands 15th National Games in Guangdong, snagging gold with an impressive 330.55 points! 🥇💦
Out of 21 divers, Li was the crowd-fave, especially after her world-champion and Asian Games-winning status. She consistently scored above 8.0 in her first four dives, building a huge 33.90-point lead heading into the final rounds. Even a tiny slip on her last 405C dive didnt stop her from sealing the deal.
Silver went to Shaanxis Long Yiping, rounding out a medal moment that felt straight out of a sports drama. 🏅
On the mens side, Shandongs Lian Junjie stole the spotlight with a stellar 1,005.10-point total in the all-around (thats 6 springboard + 6 platform dives!). Veteran Cao Yuan of Beijing started strong but hit a snag in round three, letting Lianwho just turned 25land a near-perfect 109C dive and clinch the win. 🚀🤿
Whether youre a diving die-hard or new to the sport, these performances show why the National Games are the ultimate proving ground for the Chinese mainlands next-gen athletes. Keep your eyes peeled for more epic moments from this high-stakes splash fest! 🌟
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Li Yajie wins women's 1m springboard at China's 15th National Games
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