- China sweeps 4 golds, showcasing diving supremacy.
- Mexico earns 3 silvers, marking a historic milestone.
- Britain grabs two medals, including Spendolini-Sirieix’s platform bronze.
China reaffirmed its global diving dominance on Day 3 of the 2025 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Guadalajara, sweeping all four gold medals up for grabs
Host nation Mexico thrilled the home crowd with three silver medals, including a standout gold in the men’s 3m synchronised event by Osmar Olvera Ibarra and Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez
Guadalajara Glory: Diving World Cup Sees China’s Sweep, Mexico’s Rise
Saturday’s competition began with the women’s 3m synchronised springboard. China pulled ahead in the latter rounds to clinch gold. Meanwhile, Mexico and Australia fought fiercely for the remaining podium spots. Mexico’s final dive won them silver in a nail-biting finish, bringing the crowd to its feet.
In the women’s 10m platform, Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan delivered a closely contested battle. Chen ultimately triumphed with 419.35 points, though Quan stayed close with 414.40. Britain’s Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix recovered from early mistakes in the prelims to clinch the bronze with 337.70.
Britain’s medal momentum continued in the men’s 3m synchro as Olympic veterans Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding delivered a solid series of dives. They scored 396.06 points. However, they were edged out by the Mexican duo, who earned gold with strong consistency and crowd support.
China’s fourth gold likely came from another synchronised discipline. This solidified their total haul for the day at four golds and one silver. The nation’s emphasis on training discipline and execution remains unmatched in international diving.
Day 3 in Guadalajara not only spotlighted China’s continued excellence. It also highlighted Mexico’s emergence as a formidable diving force and Britain’s rising consistency.
“Hard work every day,” said Chen Yiwen, summing up the relentless drive behind China’s dominant performance.
