In a nail-biting finale at this year's National Games in Guangzhou, Shandong diver Lian Junjie clinched gold in the men's 10m platform, marking an emotional return after a nine-month injury hiatus. 🎉 The 25-year-old edged out Beijing's veteran Cao Yuan by just 3.5 points with a jaw-dropping final dive scoring 105.45 – the highest of the competition!
The showdown had fans on the edge of their seats 🤯 as leads shifted dramatically. Cao started strong with a 91.80-point opener, while 14-year-old phenom Zhao Renjie from Shaanxi briefly topped the board in Round 2. But Lian's clutch performance under pressure – complete with rivals' untimely slips – wrote the perfect comeback script.
Meanwhile, Lin Shan dominated the women's 3m springboard, though details of her victory remain under wraps. For Lian, this gold adds to his earlier all-around title and team bronze, proving he's back in peak form. 💪
As night fell over Guangzhou's diving venue, the roar of the crowd echoed China's passion for sporting excellence. With young stars like Zhao rising, the future of Chinese diving looks brighter than ever. 🌟
