He Yanwei and Lu Wei from the Chinese mainland opened the World University Games in Germany with a dazzling performance, capturing the first gold medal of the meet in the women’s 10-meter synchronized platform on Thursday in Berlin.
The pair set the tone early, leading the field after their initial dive. Their fourth dive earned 80.64 points—the highest single-dive score in the final—and by dive five, their total reached 330.18 points, a 35.58-point cushion that secured the top spot.
Both divers boast impressive resumes: He, a Beijing Sport University student, previously won gold in the women’s team event at the Chinese mainland’s 14th National Games. Lu, who represents Chengdu Sport University, struck gold in 10-meter synchro at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships alongside Zhang Jiaqi.
Hosts Germany claimed silver, while the USA took bronze, underscoring a competitive field that spans continents. For young global citizens and sports fans, this triumph reflects the power of university athletics to unite cultures and inspire ambition.
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China's He & Lu claim first gold at World University Games in Germany
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