In the world diving championships, the gold goes to China. The winner is a boy of just 13 years, eight months and nine days old who sets a new historical record, becoming the youngest ever in the men's category to reach first place. His name is Huang Jianjie, born on May 26, 2010.
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He won the gold in pairs, in the mixed synchro from the platform, along with Zhang Jiaqi (19 years old), 6 years older than him. His record brings to mind that of his compatriot, Fu Mingxia who at 12 years old had won the world gold, at 13 the Olympic one in Barcelona '92. From that moment the minimum age limit (14) was introduced at the Olympic Games for the 10-meter platform, dangerous for children. The Chinese boy who took the scene in the men's category also scored a 10 in the ranking of votes.
Italy has to settle for fourth place with Tocci and fifth with Marsagli. Arianna Bridi eighth in the 10 kilometers, sees the light again after myocarditis and two surgical operations.
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