Russian Ilya Zakharov wins the men's 3m springboard shattering China's dream of sweeping all eight gold diving medals at the London Olympics
LONDON, United Kingdom – Qin Kai broke down in tears as Russian Ilya Zakharov shattered China’s dream of sweeping all eight gold diving medals at the London Olympics on Tuesday, August 7.
China were denied all eight gold in Beijing four years ago when Australia’s Matthew Mitcham pulled out the dive of his life to down Zhou Luxin in the last men’s platform event.
But defending champion He Chong and Qin Kai were expected to maintain China’s winning streak in the 3m springboard after Chinese divers won the opening five events in London.
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