Diving

“It’s not that hard for me.” “I think I performed well, as normal.” These were the first comments from China’s Huang Zigan and Wang Weiying after their victory in the mixed team diving final, giving them three and four gold medals, respectively, at the Chengdu FISU World University Games. Yamasaki Karen (Japan) in the mixed […]

Some athletes are taking part in their first FISU World University Games, while others are participating for the second or even third time. What makes the Chengdu Games particularly interesting is the age difference between the youngest and the oldest student athlete. This year the number is 3651, representing the days separating the two extremes. […]

“China are the favourites,” said longtime commentator Robbie Nock before any athlete even hit the water on Day 5 of diving competition at the Chengdu FISU World University Games. He was right. With flawless performances, the FISU Games hosts won gold in both events on Friday in thethe women’s 3m synchronized springboard and mixed 10m […]

It was another dominating display by China on Day 4 of diving at the Chengdu FISU World University Games. Wang Weiying got things started for the host nation by winning the women’s platform, and then claimed her second gold medal of the day with Yang Ling in the mixed synchronised 3m springboard. Yang then contributed […]