Chengdu Universiade | China's Yang wins women's 3m springboard title
CHENGDU, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- China's Yang Ruilin claimed the women's 3m springboard title at the Chengdu Universiade here on Sunday.
Having won the women's synchronized 3m springboard already, Yang gave a solid performance in Sunday's competition and led all the way to score 364.05 points after five dives.
Yang's teammate Ouyang Yu also had a stable performance, finishing second with 332.15 points. The bronze medal went to American diver Sophia Verzyl on 316.45 points.
Yang, a Sichuan native, said, "To compete at home makes me a little nervous, but gives me more energy."
"I injured my ankle before the competition, but while standing on the springboard I didn't feel like it affected me that much," added Yang.
With the victory, China has swept all 11 diving golds on offer so far at the ongoing Chengdu Universiade.
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