Ready for a diving saga? At China’s 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Olympic champion Yang Hao teamed up with rising star Bai Yuming to deliver a jaw-dropping performance in the men’s synchronized 10m platform. 😲💥
From the first dive, the Shaanxi duo crushed the competition, nailing over 8.5 points on each of their first five attempts and building a massive 30-point lead. Even a slight slip on their final dive couldn’t stop them: they finished with a remarkable 461.82 points to claim gold. 🥇
Hot on their heels were Guangdong’s veterans Chen Aisen and Zhu Zifeng, who secured silver, while Tianjin’s Huang Zigan and Yang Ling completed the podium with bronze.
On the women’s synchronized 3m springboard final, 2024 Paris Olympic double gold medalist Chen Yiwen joined forces with Lin Shan to dominate every round, scoring 333.12 points—surpassing Chen’s World Championships mark—and sealed the title for Guangdong. Shaanxi took silver and Hubei picked up bronze. 🏅
From seasoned champions to fresh alliances, this year’s diving events proved that teamwork and consistency can make all the difference. ✨🌊 Keep an eye on these athletes as they dive into future competitions!
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Yang Hao, Bai Yuming add diving gold for Shaanxi at National Games
cgtn.com
