Gold medalists Chang Yani (R) and Chen Yiwen of China celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the women's synchronized 3m springboard final of diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint Denis, near Paris, France, on July 27, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)
Hubei-native diver Chang Yani and her partner Chen Yiwen won the women's synchronized 3m springboard event at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
This victory marks the first gold medal for the Chinese diving "Dream Team" and China's second overall at the Paris Games.
"We have experienced many ups and downs in the past five years together, and we finally got the reward at this moment," said the 22-year-old Chang. "I really want to thank my partner, our coaches, the team manager and all the staff. "
Chen and Chang, who have paired up to win this event at the last three World Championships, gradually widened the gap of points with fellow competitors after each dive, clinching the title in 337.68 points at ease.
American Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook finished second in 314.64 points, followed by Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen from Britain in 302.28 points.