China's diving legends Cao Yuan (29) and Xie Siyi (28) are officially making waves again! 🌊 The Olympic gold medalists secured their spots on China's national diving squad for the Paris 2024 Games after a nail-biting comeback journey.
🏅 Cao, a three-time Olympic champion (2012-2021), and Xie, Tokyo's double gold winner, faced major hurdles post-2021. Cao battled a recurring shoulder injury requiring 2023 surgery, while Xie took time to recover physically and mentally. 💔
🚨 The road back wasn't smooth: Cao missed critical team training during his rehab, practicing alone while teammates prepped for the Asian Games. \"I couldn't think about loneliness—just getting stronger,\" he told China Media Group. His brutal 7-month prep for Olympic trials paid off!
🤸♂️ Why this matters: These veterans bring unmatched experience to China's \"Dream Team,\" which has dominated diving for decades. Their resilience inspires young athletes worldwide! 🌏
