Out with a bang: China’s Wu Minxia wins record fifth diving Olympic gold medal before retirement
Chinese diver becomes the first five-time Olympic diving gold medallist with a resounding victory in the women’s synchronised three-metre springboard along with partner Shi Tingmao
China’s Wu Minxia became the first five-time Olympic diving gold medallist with a resounding victory on Sunday (Rio time) in the women’s synchronised three-metre springboard along with partner Shi Tingmao, making her dreams come true before retiring.
Wu and Shi launched the powerful Chinese team’s Rio Games campaign in style, handily beating Italian silver medallists Tania Cagnotto and Francesca Dallape with a score of 345.60, and bronze winners Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith of Australia.
Although it appeared to be an easy victory for the petite duo from China, a country that has always dominated the springboards, Wu said she did not think too much before the finals.
“I did not know what the results would be. I just went to the finals with a peace of mind. I have competed in many major events. Winning or losing are both a kind of experience,” said Wu, 30.