Athletes from the Chinese mainland made a strong start at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Saturday, securing two gold medals and one bronze medal on the first full day of competition.
In the 10-meter air rifle mixed team shooting final, Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao triumphed over South Korea's Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun with a score of 16-12, earning the first gold for the Chinese mainland in Paris 2024.
Later in the day, the diving duo of Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani dominated the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard event, scoring 337.68 points. This victory not only added a second title for the Chinese mainland but also extended the country's Olympic winning streak in the event to six consecutive editions.
This successful opening day sets a promising tone for the Chinese mainland athletes as they continue to compete in the remaining events of the Paris Olympics.
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China begin 2024 Summer Olympics with two gold medals, one bronze
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