On August 6, 2024, on the stage of the Paris Olympic Games, the women's single 10-meter platform final became the center of attention. The last champion Quan Hongchan, with countless expectations and halos, once again stood in the place where this dream began. And her teammate and competitor Chen Yuxi is also a rising star in diving that cannot be ignored. The pinnacle duel between the two Chinese girls makes this match full of highlights.
At the beginning of the competition, Quan Hongchan showed her kingly demeanor. In the first move, she cut through the sky like a graceful arc, and the seven judges did not hesitate to give a perfect score, ten tens, which is the best proof of her strength. The audience was boiling, and the eyes of the audience were focused on this 17-year-old girl.
However, the allure of diving competitions lies in their unpredictability. In the third jump, Quan Hongchan made a rare mistake, and the score was instantly lowered, and Chen Yuxi took the opportunity to catch up with the score, and the gap narrowed to 2 points. At this moment, everyone held their breath, worried about whether the young World Champion would be crushed by the pressure. But on Quan Hongchan's face, there was no panic at all, only a more determined look.
In the next fourth and fifth jumps, Quan Hongchan seemed to be a different person. She was precise in every jump and almost flawless in every entry. In the end, she successfully defended her Olympic title in the women's single 10m platform with a total score of 425.60 points. When the final jump was over, she conquered everyone with her trademark "Splash Vanishing Technique" and won herself another precious gold medal.
At the post-match press conference, when Quan Hongchan was asked about the pressure in the game, she smiled lightly and said: "I don't have any pressure, because I know that Chen Yuxi is behind me and supports me." We are both teammates and rivals, but more importantly our friendship. This sentence moved everyone present.
Regarding the outside world's statement about the "involution" within the diving team, Quan Hongchan said that she did not agree. "We're not comparing who can jump better, we're training hard together and playing at our level. Diving is a sport that requires team spirit and mutual support. Her answer showed maturity and sanity beyond her years.
When asked how to see yourself
When the title of "Genius Girl" was announced, Quan Hongchan shook her head modestly. "I don't think I'm a genius, I just work harder than others. Every movement is the result of my practice over and over again. Her words reveal her dedication to training and her desire to succeed.
When talking about her hobbies, Quan Hongchan revealed that she likes to listen to intense HIPHOP rock type music. "The music excites me and makes me feel like it's empowering." She laughs. Perhaps it is this love and pursuit of music that makes her more determined and confident on the road of diving.
In the past three years, Quan Hongchan has experienced a critical period of physical development. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for a diver. Changes in the body mean that technical movements need to be re-adapted and adjusted. But Quan Hongchan did not give up her dreams and pursuits, and with the help of her coach and team, she successfully overcame these difficulties and continued to stand on top of the world.
In Quan Hongchan's growth path, coach Chen Ruolin played a vital role. During the change of action, Chen Ruolin gave Quan Hongchan important help and encouragement, so that she could find a way forward in the predicament. Chen Ruolin's strict requirements and careful guidance have continuously improved Quan Hongchan's technical level, and also laid a solid foundation for her future success.
In addition to the help of the coach and the team, the support of her family is also one of the important factors that Quan Hongchan has been able to get to where she is today. As soon as she won the championship, she sent a text message to her friend Chen Yiwen to share her joy. And her family also cheered for her in front of the TV, sending her the most sincere blessings and encouragement.
Quan Hongchan's road to defending her title was full of twists and turns and challenges, but she finally stood on top of the world with her own hard work and persistence. Her story tells us that success is never achieved overnight, and it requires countless sweat and hard work. In this process, we also need to learn to face pressure and challenges, maintain firm beliefs and an optimistic attitude. Only in this way can we go further and more steadily on the road of life.
Finally, let us applaud Quan Hongchan again and praise her for her efforts and persistence! At the same time, we also look forward to her continuing to bring us more wonderful performances and surprises in future competitions!