He Zi and Wu Minxia dominate Synchronised Women’s 3m Springboard heat - 18th FINA Diving World Cup
The Chinese duo of He Zi and Wu Minxia dominated the preliminary round of Women’s Synchronised 3m Springboard on day six of the 18th Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) Visa Diving World Cup at the Aquatics Centre, Olympic Park
in London, on Saturday, February 25.
The strong duo of three-time world medallist, Zi and four-time Olympic medallist, Minxia was inevitably strong for the top qualification spot of the event.
Zi and Minxia smothered all struggles of their challengers and made their way into the final round as hot favourite for gold medal by notching up a total of 333.30 points. Their impressive form in the 3m discipline placed them prominently ahead of Germany’s
Katja Dieckow and Nora Subschinski, who occupied second best spot in the playoff by gathering a total of 306.60 points.
In the meantime, the crowd witnessed an immaculate effort of Ukrainian duo, Olena Fedorova and Anna Pysmenska, which remained just three points behind and ended third with an effort of 303.60 points.
Canada’s Jennifer Abel and Emilie Heymans were just 0.90 points apart from their former finishers and settled as the fourth best pair by accomplishing a total of 302.70 points.
They were followed by Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston of USA, who were just 3.90 points away from Canadian pair and earned fifth qualifying spot of the event with an effort of 298.80 points.
Italy’s Tania Cagnotto and Francesca Dallape proved their mettle for the sixth position, as they remained 2.40 points away and transpired on the finishing end by clinching 296.40 points.
Australia’s Anabelle Smith and Sharleen Stratton stayed marginally behind their former finishers and gained 294.30 points for seventh position. They were followed by Paola Espinosa and Laura Sanchez of Mexico, who raked 291.30 points for the eighth best
qualification spot of the event.
The Chinese duo of Zi and Minxia has thrilled the arena with their astounding effort in the qualification round of the event.
Furthermore, these finalists will compete with each other in the playoff of their respected events whereas the top three finishers will be awarded podium for their wonderful efforts.
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