In a spectacular display of skill and precision, the Chinese diving duo Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi clinched the women's synchronized 10-meter platform gold at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. This victory marks the seventh gold medal for the Chinese team in this event.
The pair delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a total of 359.1 points over five dives. Their dominance was evident from the start, securing a 7.2-point lead in the first round and surpassing the 100-point threshold with a 111-point dive in the second attempt. By the fourth round, Quan and Chen had extended their lead to nearly 40 points, a margin that proved insurmountable as they sealed their victory with a final dive rated at 82.56 points.
Competing fiercely, Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea earned the silver medal with 315.9 points, while Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix of Britain took bronze with 304.38 points.
This win adds to Chen Yuxi's impressive Olympic resume, having previously partnered with Zhang Jiaqi to win gold at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Notably, Quan Hongchan also made headlines at Tokyo, where she edged out Chen in the women's 10-meter platform competition to secure the gold, with Chen finishing second.
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Quan, Chen add third diving gold for China at 2024 Olympic Games
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