Wang Zongyuan cemented his dominance in Chinese diving with a razor-thin victory at the 15th National Games, scoring 492.30 points in the men’s 1-meter springboard final! 💦 The Hubei athlete faced fierce competition from five world champions, including teammate Zheng Jiuyuan, in an event that returned to the Games after a 12-year hiatus.
The showdown had fans on edge: Zheng led early with high-difficulty dives, but Wang’s clutch 107B move—earning a jaw-dropping 89.10 points—sealed his win. 🥇 Shandong’s Tai Xiaohu snagged silver, his first individual Games medal, while Zheng slipped to bronze after a costly error.
🏊♂️ Pro tip: Wang’s near-flawless performance was just ONE point shy of his 2022 world championship score. Talk about consistency under pressure!
