China’s 21-year-old Chen Yuxi Becomes the Oldest Gold Medal Winner in Women’s 10m Platform Diving at the Asian Games
According to the South China Morning Post, China's 21-year-old Chen Yuxi achieved the distinction of becoming the oldest gold medal winner in women's 10m platform diving at the Asian Games, a record held for 52 years, on Tuesday, marking her first individual Asian Games gold medal. This victory was her first individual gold medal at the Asian Games, and it also brought renewed attention to her teammate Quan Hongchan.
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On Tuesday, Chen Yuxi, who is 21 years old, secured the title of the oldest gold medal winner in the women’s 10m platform diving competition at the Asian Games, a record held for 52 years, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The 10m platform victory sparked online comparisons with compatriot Quan Hongchan, who is two years younger and missed the event through injury.
This win represented Chen's initial individual gold medal at the Asian Games. She finished ahead of her teammate, Lu Wei, who is 20 years old, who secured the silver medal. The pair had previously achieved a top placement together in the synchronized event.
Chen's success also led to a resurgence of interest in her compatriot, Quan Hongchan, who is two years younger and was unable to participate in the Asian Games due to an injury.
China have claimed an unprecedented 14 consecutive titles in the women’s 10m platform at the Asian Games since 1974, routinely securing both gold and silver.
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