Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi win 4th straight world diving synchro titles

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China’s Wang Zongyuan and Chen Yuxi each clinched their fourth consecutive world synchro titles on Monday at the World Aquatics Championships, continuing the country’s dominance in diving. Wang, 23, teamed up with new partner Zheng Jiuyuan to win gold in the men’s 3-meter synchronized springboard with 467.31 points. Mexico’s Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez and Osmar Olvera Ibarra took silver (449.28), and Britain’s Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding earned bronze (405.33).

“We’ve only been training together for about a month,” Wang said. “It’s all about communication and hard work.”

Wang remains unbeaten in this event at major international competitions since 2021, and the victory brings his world championship gold tally to nine.

“As long as I’m still diving, I’ll give it my all,” said Chen, who also won Olympic gold in this event at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.

Both Wang and Chen now turn their focus to the next Olympic cycle, aiming to maintain their winning form towards Los Angeles 2028.