TOKYO, Aug 3 ― In a series of near-perfect twists, rolls, tucks and pointed toes, China’s Xie Siyi claimed yet another men’s 3 metre springboard Olympic gold medal for his country whose athletes have dominated the sport for years.
His teammate, 19-year-old Wang Zongyuan, also produced six impressive dives to claim the silver, while Britain’s Jack Laugher bagged the bronze. Xie, scouted soon after entering primary school, slid into the water to pin-drop silence each time he dived, and finished to resounding cheers from teammates waving the Chinese flag.
“I did this for my country,” a tearful Xie said, clutching his medal as he spoke. He added that he did not wish to talk about an inspirational coach of his who passed away, but said that he “can still hear his voice around me”.
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