Osmar Olvera Ibarra gave Mexico its second diving gold medal in the history of the World Aquatics Championships, winning the men's 1-meter springboard on Saturday. Olvera became the first diver from a country other than China to claim the top spot in the event since Alexandre Despatie of Canada in 2005. Paolo Espinosa is the only other Mexican diving world champion, capturing gold on the 10-meter platform at Rome in 2009.
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, Feb 1 (IANS) Despite the absence of some star swimmers, the Doha World Aquatics Championships, taking place here from February 2-18, emerges as a pivotal platform for athletes aiming to secure their spots for Paris 2024 or to build momentum .