Cao Yuan Secures Historic Gold Sweep for China in Diving

Cao Yuan defended his title in the men's 10-meter platform, making China the first nation to sweep all eight diving gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Despite challenges, including an unsteady performance from his teammate Yang Hao, Cao's strong fifth-round dive secured his place in history with his fourth career gold.

Cao Yuan successfully defended his title in the men's 10-meter platform at the Paris Olympics, making China the first nation in history to sweep all eight diving gold medals at the event.

The dominant Chinese team, dubbed 'The Big Red Machine,' secured each gold, often by overwhelming margins. The final event, however, presented more drama. Teammate Yang Hao struggled, and Japanese diver Rikuto Tamai maintained pressure until a critical mistake in the penultimate round.

Cao's stellar fifth-round dive clinched the gold. The 29-year-old finishes with a score of 547.50, earning him his fourth career Olympic gold. This historic achievement cemented China's diving supremacy and highlighted Cao’s exceptional talent under pressure.