Shanxi Province celebrated its first victory at the Chinese National Diving Championship as Li Yajie dominated the women’s 1-meter springboard final with a stunning 313.03 points! 🌟 The 23-year-old star outperformed defending champion Lin Shan in a nail-biting Shanghai showdown, proving practice truly makes perfect.
From Budapest to Shanghai 🌍
With the 1-meter springboard event reintroduced to the National Games, athletes brought their A-game. Li—who previously won at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships—nailed a clutch 305C dive (difficulty 3.0) in her final attempt, scoring 70.5 points to seal her victory. Lin trailed by 23.7 points, later citing recent injuries affecting her training.
\"I focused on the process, not the pressure\" – Li Yajie
While Lin praised Li’s consistency, fans are already dubbing this rivalry the \"Splash Sisters Showdown\" 💦. With both divers eyeing future competitions, this could be just the first chapter!
