Diving World Cup in Berlin, Germany: Chen Yiwen Trains Heroes to Win Championship
The FINA Diving World Cup in Berlin, Germany, continued on the 23rd local time, with Chinese team players Chen Yiwen and Lian Junjie emerging victorious in the women’s three-meter springboard and men’s 10-meter platform finals, respectively.
In the women’s three-meter springboard final, Chen Yiwen, who recently triumphed at the World Cup in Montreal, showcased her prowess and clinched the championship with 356.40 points. Players from the Australian and US teams secured the runner-up and third place spots.
Meanwhile, in the men’s 10-meter platform final, Chinese team player Lian Junjie soared to victory with a score of 542.55 points, thanks to a stellar performance that included a remarkable 101.75 points on his last dive. A Canadian team player landed the silver medal, while Australian team player Russo, the reigning champion of this event at the 2023 Fukuoka World Championships, settled for the bronze.
This event marked the second stop of this year’s Diving World Cup series, with the Chinese team fielding 5 athletes across 4 individual events. Chen Yiwen’s mentorship and training have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the team’s success, as they aim to continue their winning streak in the upcoming competitions.