Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi win gold in men's synchronised 3m springboard final
2021-07-28
Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi of China in action during men's synchronised 3m springboard final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2021. [Photo/IC]
TOKYO - Chinese divers Wang Zongyuan/Xie Siyi withstood the challenge from a US duo to win the men's synchronised 3m springboard gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Wednesday.
The Chinese duo had a lead of 13.2 points before the final round, and the second-placed American divers Andrew Capobianco and Michael Hixon scored 88.92 points in their last 109C to put pressure on the leaders.
Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi of Chine celebrate golden medal after winning at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2021. [Photo/IC]
Wang and Xie answered with a 99.18-point dive on the same 109C and claimed China's second gold in the sport with 467.82 points.
The US duo bagged the silver with 444.36 points and Germany's Patrick Hausding/Lar Rudiger took the bronze with 404.73.
