At the World University Games in Germany, Chinese divers delivered a masterclass in precision and poise, securing gold and silver in the women’s 3-meter springboard. Wang Weiying led from the first dive to the last, posting a winning 344.25 points. Her teammate Qu Zhixin followed closely, clinching silver with 318.55 points. Germany’s Lena Hentschel thrilled the home crowd by capturing bronze, adding local flavor to a day dominated by diving excellence.
Later in the pool, China’s women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team – Ge Chutong, Yu Liyan, Liu Shuhan, and Ai Yanhan – surged ahead in a fast-paced heat, touching the wall first in 7:57.91. Despite their powerful effort, they were edged out by a strong USA squad, settling for silver in a race decided by fractions of a second.
Individually, Ai Yanhan stamped her authority in the women’s 200-meter freestyle semi-finals, clocking the third-fastest time to secure a spot in the final. Although she was out-touched by the American Cavin Gormsen in her heat, Ai’s performance sets up a high-stakes showdown in the gold-medal race. Ge Chutong also punched her ticket to the women’s 200-meter individual medley final after a seventh-place semi-final finish.
On the track, Slovenia’s Klara Lukan stole the spotlight in the women’s 10,000 meters, blazing across the finish line in 31:25.84 to set a new event record. Among the field, Ma Xiuzhen of China crossed in 12th place, while Li Yingcui faced disappointment with a disqualification.
From the diving platform to the track, the World University Games continue to showcase rising talent and razor-thin margins. As finals loom, keep an eye on these standout athletes who are pushing the limits on the world stage.
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China dominate women's 3-meter springboard at World University Games
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