🌊 Making a Splash! China's diving sensations Cao Yuan and Quan Hongchan have just been crowned 2024 Male and Female Diving Athletes of the Year by World Aquatics! 🎉
At just 17 years old, Quan Hongchan is diving straight into the history books. 📚 She dominated the World Championships in Doha, snagging gold in both the individual and synchronized women's 10-meter platform events. Talk about double trouble! 😎
But she didn't stop there. Quan went on to defend her title at the Paris Olympics, outscoring her longtime partner Chen Yuxi, who took home the silver. 🥇🥈 Earlier, the dynamic duo had teamed up to clinch gold in the synchronized event, proving that teamwork really does make the dream work! 🤜🤛
Chen Yuxi wasn't left out of the spotlight. She also made the list of best female athletes, shining alongside fellow Chinese stars Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani, who dived into gold in the synchronized 3-meter springboard at Paris 2024. 🌟
China's divers are making waves 🌊 and showing the world how it's done. Their dedication and talent are truly inspirational! 💪✨
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China's Cao Yuan, Quan Hongchan named Diving Athletes of the Year
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