A Stellar Chinese Domination at the Diving World Cup 🌊
China's diving phenom Chen Jia, 20, soared to victory in the women's 3m springboard final at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Windsor, Canada, edging out teammate Chen Yiwen in a nail-biting faceoff. The young star scored 379.05 points – surpassing even Chen Yiwen's 2023 Paris Olympic gold-winning performance! 🚀
From Wild Card to Winner 🃏
Chen Jia, a wild card entrant after her Mexico leg win, showcased flawless dives despite fatigue. 'I need to perfect the details,' she said post-win, already eyeing future competitions. Australia's Maddison Keeney grabbed bronze with 336.55 points, while Chen Yiwen secured silver (369.90).
China's Medal Haul Continues 🏅
It wasn't just the women's event: Cheng Zilong and Zhu Zifeng clinched gold and silver in the men's 10m platform, while Lu Wei and Zhang Minjie dominated synchronized 10m diving. China bagged 8 golds total in Windsor! Next stop? Beijing's Super Final from May 2-4 – mark your calendars! 📅
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China's Chen Jia wins women's 3m springboard title at Diving World Cup
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