Chang Yani knocks off teammate Chen Yiwen for China's 8th diving gold medal at worlds
Chang Yani has topped teammate Chen Yiwen in the 3-meter springboard, giving the powerhouse Chinese team its eighth diving gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships
By AP News
Published - Feb 09, 2024, 12:14 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 09, 2024, 12:14 PM EST
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Chang Yani topped teammate Chen Yiwen on the 3-meter springboard Friday, giving the powerhouse Chinese team its eighth diving gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships.
Chen was the two-time reigning world champion and led the semifinals, giving her the prime last spot in the final. But Chang turned in five stellar dives and led all the way to finish with 354.75 points, with Chen settling for the silver at 336.60.
The bronze went to South Korea’s Kim Suji at 311.25. Maddison Keeney of Australia and Sarah Bacon of the United States finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
China also added to its big haul in artistic swimming, capturing the team free title for its sixth gold of the championships.
