China's Chen Yuxi wins women's 10m platform diving gold at Asian Games
Chen Yuxi becomes the oldest gold medal winner in the event for 52 years, finishing ahead of teammate Lu Wei.
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China's 21-year-old Chen Yuxi became the oldest gold medal winner in women’s 10m platform diving at the Asian Games for 52 years, finishing ahead of teammate Lu Wei.
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China have claimed an unprecedented 14 consecutive titles in the women’s 10m platform at the Asian Games since 1974.
China’s 21-year-old Chen Yuxi became the oldest gold medal winner in women’s 10m platform diving at the Asian Games for 52 years on Tuesday.
The victory marked Chen’s first individual Asian Games gold medal, finishing ahead of teammate Lu Wei, 20, who claimed silver. The pair had previously topped the podium together in the synchronised event.
Chen’s win also rekindled interest in her compatriot Quan Hongchan, who is three years younger and missed the Asian Games through injury.
China have claimed an unprecedented 14 consecutive titles in the women’s 10m platform at the Asian Games since 1974, routinely securing both gold and silver.
