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China has captured the first diving gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics.
Shi Tingmao and Wang Han romped to victory in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event with 326.40 points, starting what is expected to be another dominating performance by Chinese divers at these games. They have won 37 of 48 gold medals at the last seven Olympics.
Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu of Canada took the silver at 300.78. The bronze went to Germany’s Lena Hentschel and Tina Punzel with 284.97.
The Chinese women have not lost an Olympic diving event since 2004. This is their fifth straight victory in the synchronized springboard, their only loss coming when the event debuted at the 2000 Sydney Games.
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Li Fabin of China has added Olympic gold to his world title in the men’s 61-kilogram weightlifting category.
Li lifted a total 313 kilograms and was assured of victory when Eko Yuli Irawan of Indonesia failed twice on what would have been a world record 177kg clean and jerk. Li missed his own record shot at 178kg.
He earlier added a quirky touch by standing on one leg during his 166kg clean and jerk in a rarely-seen style known as the flamingo stance.
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1of18Gold medalist Li Fabin of China, center, stands with silver medalist Eco Yuli Irawan of Indonesia, left, and bronze medalist Igor Son of Kazakhstan, right, after the men s women s kg weightlifting competition in the men s 61kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Luca Bruno/APShow MoreShow Less
2of18Hifumi Abe of Japan reacts after competing against Vazha Margvelashvili of Georgia in their men s -66kg gold medal judo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Vincent Thian/APShow MoreShow Less
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John Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau test positive for Covid-19, out of the Olympic Games
Patrick Reed has been called up as a replacement for DeChambeau. By Gavin Cooney Sunday 25 Jul 2021, 8:43 AM 5 hours ago 3,917 Views 3 Comments
John Rahm.
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WORLD NUMBER ONE Jon Rahm withdrew from the Olympics on Sunday after testing positive for Covid-19 for the second time in two months, the Spanish Olympic Committee confirmed.
Rahm, who stormed to victory at the US Open in June, returned a positive sample after undergoing mandatory testing following his recent participation in the British Open.
It was the latest twist to what has been a tumultuous season for the 26-year-old Spaniard.
Golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID-19 tests
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DeChambeau, 27, will be replaced by Patrick Reed on the U.S. team.
According to statements released Saturday night by the International Golf Federation and USA Golf, DeChambeau tested positive as part of the final testing protocols before leaving the United States for Japan.
Rahm s positive test was announced by the Spanish Olympic committee. He tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in two months Sunday.