Chinese athletes wrapped up the Diving World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, in dazzling fashion on Sunday. Finishing the tournament on a high note, they secured two additional golds and two silvers on the final day, culminating in an impressive haul of seven golds and three silvers overall.
The women's 10-meter synchronized platform final was a standout event. Zhang Minjie and Lu Wei delivered a stellar performance with a score of 347.58 points, outpacing the Mexican duo of Alejandra Estudillo Torres and Gabriela Agundez Garcia by more than 30 points. The Russian pair of Alexandra Kedrina and Anna Konanykhina completed the podium with 302.10 points.
In a thrilling duel on the 3-meter springboard, Chinese divers Chen Jia and Chen Yiwen battled it out. Chen Jia edged ahead with 380.55 points compared to Chen Yiwen's 372.90, earning her the gold medal. Australian diver Maddison Keeney claimed the bronze with a score of 352.00.
While the Chinese pairs shone in the women’s events, the men's competitions showcased impressive international talent. In the 3-meter synchronized springboard championship, home partners Osmar Olvera Ibarra and Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez from Mexico led with 430.23 points. The Chinese pair Hu Yukang and Zheng Jiuyuan took second place, finishing 17.07 points behind, with Britain's Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher rounding out the podium at 396.06 points.
The men's 10-meter platform event saw Oleksiy Sereda of Ukraine top the podium with 295.30 points, followed by Ruslan Ternovoi with 276.05, and Australia's Jaxon Bowshire who scored 275.50 points to secure bronze.
Looking ahead, competitors and fans can anticipate the next stage of the World Cup in Windsor, Canada, from April 10 to 13. This event promises to be another exciting chapter in a tournament that has showcased exceptional talent and fostered international sporting connections.
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Chinese athletes add two more golds at Diving World Cup in Guadalajara
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