Diver Ilia Zakharov Dealt 18-Month Ban for Missing Tests, Retires Citing Injury
Zakharov said he missed three tests as he dealt with a knee injury. He is not expected to appeal the ban, because he was already leaving the sport.
Xie Siyi Gives China Their 6th Diving Gold In Men’s 3m Springboard
China’s Xie Siyi won their 6th diving gold of the 2017 World Championships.
Malaysia’s Cheong Upsets Chinese In Women’s 10m Platform On Day 6
Malaysia’s Cheong Jun Hoong won an upset gold medal in the women’s 10m Platform on day 6 in Budapest.
2017 World Champs: Keeney, Russians Golden On Day 2 Of Diving
Australia’s Maddison Keeney won gold in the women’s 1m springboard on day 2 in Budapest.
China Wins 5th Diving Gold of Rio With 3-Meter Title From Cao Yuan
China continues to dominate the diving boards at the Rio Olympics, with Cao Yuan winning the nation’s 5th medal in just 6 events.
Russia’s Zakharov Hits Board On 1st Dive But Sneaks Through To 3m Semis
Defending Olympic champ Ilia Zakharov of Russia smacked his foot on the board during his first dive, but recovered in time to just sneak into the semifinal.