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China claims 2nd diving gold at worlds

CHINA won its second gold medal in diving at the world championships, with Qui Bo and Huo Liang dominating the men's 10-meter synchronized event.

Qui and Huo led throughout the six-dive final and earned three perfect 10s while totaling 480.03 points today. It was Huo's third consecutive victory in the event at the worlds, having teamed with a different partner to win two years ago in Rome and in 2007 at Melbourne.

Germany's Patrick Hausding and Sascha Klein earned the silver with 443.01.

Oleksandr Gorshkovozov and Oleksandr Bondar of Ukaine took the bronze with 435.36.

International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge attended the event on a humid night at the outdoor pool.



 

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