Singapore, August 1, 2025: China's Chen Yuxi clinched her fourth world title in the women's 10-meter platform at the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday, July 31, bringing China's diving gold medal tally to eight in Singapore, Xinhua News reports.
Chen delivered five consistent dives in the final, each scoring over 80 points. Her final score of 430.50 points earned her the gold, while Germany's Pauline Alexandra Pfeif took silver with 367.10 – 63.40 pints behind the champion.
China's 15-year-old Xie Peiling, making her world championships debut, claimed bronze with 358.20 points - 72.30 behind her teammate.
"Even though this is my fourth world title in the event, each one carries its own meaning," said Chen.
Reflecting on her journey, 19-year-old Chen recalled her debut gold at the 2019 Gwangju Worlds, her perseverance through injury and setbacks to win in Budapest 2022 and her personal-best performance in Fukuoka in 2023.
"Every world championship has a special place in my heart," she said. "This time, despite physical strain and the challenge of maintaining my form, I was still able to deliver a 430-point performance. I'm very satisfied."
Xie, who achieved a podium finish in her first major international competition, praised the four-time champion. "Chen Yuxi always encourages me. After I made a mistake in the semifinal, she came to comfort me. Her technique and consistency are all things I hope to learn from."
Chen’s gold marked China’s eighth victory in 10 diving events so far – with three remaining.
