Thrilling Victory: China's Close Call in Men's Synchronized Diving

China's diving team faced a serious challenge from Mexico in the men's synchronized 3-meter event at the Olympics. After trailing for the first time, they rallied to win their fourth straight gold by a narrow margin, with Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan scoring 446.10 points against Mexico's 444.03.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Saint-Denis | Updated: 02-08-2024 16:38 IST | Created: 02-08-2024 16:38 IST
Thrilling Victory: China's Close Call in Men's Synchronized Diving
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In a thrilling twist at the Olympic diving events, China's dominance was put to the test by Mexico in the men's synchronized 3-meter event on Friday.

The duo of Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan from China found themselves trailing after the fourth dive — a rare moment for the otherwise invincible team.

However, they managed to reclaim their lead in the final two dives, securing their country's fourth consecutive gold medal with a total score of 446.10 points, narrowly defeating Mexico's 444.03.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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