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Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley announces retirement from diving
LONDON (AP) — Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley announced his retirement from diving on Monday. Daley told British Vogue magazine he had decided to call time on his career. The 30-year-old British diver competed at five Games, making his debut at Beijing 2008 and...
Great haul of China: Cao Yuan wins Olympic gold to give his nation an unprecedented diving sweep
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Call it the Great Haul of China. Cao Yuan defended his title in the men's 10-meter platform on Saturday and gave his nation an unprecedented sweep of the diving gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The Big Red Machine won all eight golds...
China goes 1-2 in semifinals of men's 3-meter springboard diving at Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — China moved a step closer to its sixth straight gold medal in diving, claiming the top two spots in the semifinals of the men's 3-meter springboard semifinals Wednesday. Wang Zongyuan led with 537.85 points over six dives, followed by defending Olympic...
One Extraordinary (Olympic) Photo: Lee Jin-man captures diver at the center of the Olympic rings
PARIS (AP) — Lee Jin-man takes a closer look at his photo of Italian diver Giovanni Tocci competing in the men’s 3-meter springboard competition. Why this photo? We take photos of divers in various stages of their jumps, but this one has a harmonious quality to it...
Finally, some drama at Olympic diving. China barely holds off Mexico for fourth straight gold medal
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Finally, some drama at Olympic diving. After three days of domination, powerhouse China received its first serious challenge from Mexico in the men's synchronized 3-meter event Friday. The Chinese team of Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan...
North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — North Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation's first ever Olympic diving medal, while China continued its dominance of the sport with another gold. Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan took a commanding...
China claims diving record with its 49th Olympic gold medal, surpassing the United States
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — China has won more diving gold medals than any other country, passing the one-time powerhouse United States for the top spot on the table Monday. Lian Junjie and Yang Hao breezed to victory in synchronized 10-meter platform, the 49th gold medal in China's...
China makes it 2 for 2 in Olympic diving, leaving Britain's Tom Daley with a silver
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — With Tom Daley out of the way, China is another step closer to an unprecedented sweep at the Olympic diving pool. Lian Junjie and Yang Hao breezed to victory in the synchronized 10-meter platform Monday to give the Big Red Machine its second straight gold...
One down, 7 to go: China wins first diving gold as it pursues unprecedented sweep of all 8 in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — One down. Seven to go. China won its first gold medal in diving on Saturday on the first full day of competition in the Paris Olympics, a perfect start for the team of Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen. China has ruled diving for decades, and three...
US picks up a last-minute Olympian when diver Loschiavo is added for the Paris Games
PARIS (AP) — The U.S. diving team has picked up a last-minute Olympian. Brandon Loschiavo, a California native who competed at Tokyo three years ago, was added to the team in the 10-meter platform after another athlete pulled out. The U.S. was guaranteed only one...
