Triumphant dive adds to glory in pool

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Chinese diver Quan Hongchan triumphed in the women's 10-meter platform diving event on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics, defending her title in the event, claiming her second gold medal at the Paris Games and securing China's 22nd gold medal overall. Quan's teammate Chen Yuxi won silver, and Kim Mi-rae of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea won bronze. ▲ Quang Hongchan (right) and Chen Yuxi display their medals won in the women's 10m platform diving final at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday. Photo by Wei Xiaohao/China Daily Quan and Chen had also won the gold medal in the women's synchronized 10m platform on July 31. Before Tuesday, the Chinese delegation had already amassed 21 gold medals, 18 silvers and 14 bronzes in the first 10 days of the Paris Games. Amid fierce competition, there have been remarkable breakthroughs as well as results that fell short of expectations. The shooting events, now completed, have been especially rewarding for China, with Generation Z athletes H ………………………………