Share
Copied
Olympic synchro champion Wang Zongyuan and world champion Chen Yiwen claimed titles in the men's and women's 3m springboards respectively during the 2023 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Xi'an, China, on Saturday.
A total of 63 divers from 13 teams competed in the three-day diving event in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, which started on April 14.
Xi'an is the first leg of the Diving World Cup, with the second stop in Montreal, Canada from May 5 to 7 and the Super Final in Berlin, Germany from August 4 to 6.
L-R: Jack Laugher of Britain, Wang Zongyuan of China and Moritz Wesemann of Germany celebrate on the podium after their men's singles 3m springboard final during the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Xi'an, China, April 15, 2023. /CFP
Wang, the first ever triple gold medalist at a single World Championships in 2022, sealed his victory in 553.15 points
He was followed by Jack Laugher of Britain in 442.95 and Moritz Wesemann of Germany in 438.70.
"After yesterday's synchro event, I felt more used to the full-house cheering crowds and relaxed. I began to enjoy the competition with the other top divers. No pressure, but full of energy, I gave it all on my last dive," Wang said.
L-R: Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen, both from China, and Sayaka Mikami of Japan celebrate on the podium after their women's 3m springboard final during the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Xi'an, China, April 15, 2023. /CFP
Chen, a double winner at the 2022 World Championships, set a new personal best of 392.70 points for the title.
Her compatriot Chang Yani finished second in 336.55 points and Sayaka Mikami of Japan took the bronze medal in 302.30, beating Grace Reid of Britain by 2.1 points.
Chen Yiwen of China gets ready to compete in the women's 3m springboard final during the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Xi'an, China, April 15, 2023. /CFP
"I was happy with my result since it was my first time scoring over 390 points. It was also my best performance in recent two years. I could have joined the 400 Club if I had done better in my second dive backward 2 1/2 somersaults. The victory has brought me more confidence," said 23-year-old Chen.
(With input from Xinhua)
Read more: Chinese divers sweep four gold medals on Day 1 at Diving World Cup
Search Trends
SITEMAP
Copyright © 2023 CGTN. 京ICP备16065310号
Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466
SITEMAP
Copyright © 2023 CGTN. 京ICP备16065310号
Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466