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With its sights on the Paris Olympics, China is turning in another dominant diving performance on the world stage. Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi went 1-2 in the men’s 3-meter at the World Aquatics Championships. Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani captured their third straight gold medal in women’s synchronized springboard. In open water, Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands completed a women's individual sweep by taking gold in the 5-kilometer. Logan Fontaine of France claimed the men’s title in a thrilling finish. In artistic swimming, Italy’s Giorgio Minisini grabbed the gold in men’s solo free.