Russian blocks China’s chance at diving gold shutout
LONDON — (MCT) There were two divers from China on the medal podium for the men’s three-meter springboard ceremony.
Just not in the usual spot at the Aquatics Centre.
China’s chance at a gold sweep of the diving events at the London Olympics ended when Ilya Zakharov of Russia nailed his final dive, scoring 104.50 points on it to win gold Tuesday night.
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