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Day 11: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Another final, another gold for China

Another final, another gold for China

The gold medals just keep coming for China at the Water Cube. He Chong easily won the men's 3m springboard, making host country 6-for-6 in Olympic diving finals.

Day 9: Sunday, August 17, 2008

Guo golden again

Guo golden again

Guo Jingjing won a gold medal on 3m springboard diving at the Beijing Olympics, becoming the most decorated female diver with her sixth career medal.

Day 5: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Chinese mastery continues

Chinese mastery continues

The team of Wang Feng and Qin Kai  has made it four-for-four for Chinese teams in synchronized diving events in Beijing with their win in men's 3m springboard. The American team of Chris Colwill and Jevon Taratino was sixth.

Day 4: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Teens earn China's third straight synchro gold

Teens earn China's third straight synchro gold

Favorites Wang Xin and Chen Ruolin won women's synchronized platform Tuesday, beating the field by more than 30 points. With the win, the Chinese diving team is three-for-three in gold medals in front of the home crowd.

Day 3: Monday, August 11, 2008

Chinese pair takes gold

Chinese pair takes gold

The Chinese pair of Lin Yue and Huo Liang won synchronized platform Monday, winning China's second diving gold and seventh overall gold in Beijing.

Day 2: Sunday, August 10, 2008

Guo, Wu take synchro gold

Guo, Wu take synchro gold

Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia defended their Olympic title in synchronized springboard Sunday, earning China's fourth gold medal of the Games. The pair grabbed an early lead and had no trouble holding off the field.

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Basics

Olympic diving features eight events, with men and women each competing in: 3m springboard; 10m platform; synchronized springboard and synchronized platform.

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