At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi from the People’s Republic of China secured the gold medal in the women’s 10m platform synchro event on July 31. This victory adds to their impressive resume following their gold and silver finishes in the individual 10m platform event at Tokyo 2020 and their status as reigning world champions.
China’s win marks their seventh consecutive gold in this discipline, a streak that began with the event’s debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
In a historic achievement for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae took home the silver medal, becoming the first divers from their country to earn an Olympic medal in diving.
Team GB’s Lois Toulson and Andrea Spendolini Sirieix received the bronze medal.
Women’s 10m Platform Synchro Podium at Paris 2024
| Medal | Diver 1 | Diver 2 | NOC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Chen Yuxi | Quan Hongchan | People’s Republic of China |
| Silver | Jo Jin Mi | Kim Mi Rae | Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
| Bronze | Lois Toulson | Andrea Spendolini Sirieix | Great Britain |
The event highlighted China’s dominance in diving while marking a significant milestone for DPRK’s diving history.
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