China kicked off the Paris Olympics with a bang, securing its first gold medal amidst a rainy opening ceremony that shook up the initial day's sporting action. On Saturday, teenage stars Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting showcased their precision and teamwork to clinch the mixed-team 10-meter air rifle event.
But the triumph didn't stop there. The formidable diving duo, Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen, continued China's legacy of excellence by winning the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard. Their victory not only added another gold to China's tally but also kept them unbeaten in global diving competitions, with consecutive world championship wins in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Britain's Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen also made headlines by securing a bronze in the same event, highlighting the intense competition on the diving stage. With these impressive performances, China's athletes are on track for a potential sweep of Olympic diving golds, reminiscent of their dominant run three years ago in Tokyo, where they won seven out of eight diving gold medals.
This strong start sets the tone for what promises to be an exhilarating Olympic journey, as China continues to demonstrate its prowess across multiple sporting disciplines.
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