Get ready to dive into excitement! 🌊 China's legendary divers, Cao Yuan and Xie Siyi, are making a triumphant return for the 2024 Paris Olympics! 🇨🇳🇫🇷
After a well-deserved break post-Tokyo 2021, where they dazzled the world with their incredible performances, both athletes are back on the roster announced by the Chinese national diving team. And guess what? They're more determined than ever! 💪
Cao Yuan, 29, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who has participated in every Olympics since 2012, had a tough journey. Battling a shoulder injury that required surgery earlier this year, he missed the first Olympic trials and had just seven months to get back into shape. Talk about dedication! 🏊♂️✨
Meanwhile, Xie Siyi, 28, who clinched double gold in the men's 3-meter springboard events in Tokyo, also took time off to recover from injuries. Now, he's ready to make waves again! 🌟
While their teammates were gearing up for the 2023 Asian Games, Cao was training solo, relearning every technique. \"I couldn't think too much at that time,\" Cao told China Media Group (CMG). \"I could only focus on recovery and how to improve my form. These mattered the most to me.\" 📈💯
Their stories are not just about winning medals, but about perseverance, passion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Can't wait to see them shine in Paris! 🥳🏆
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China's ace divers Cao Yuan, Xie Siyi are back for Paris Olympics
cgtn.com
