Short and light teens extend China women’s winning streak

Size matters: Chen Yuxi and Zhang Jiaqi of China competing in the women’s 10m synchronised platform final. — AP

TOKYO: Teen divers Chen Yuxi and Zhang Jiaqi blew their opponents away in the women’s 10m synchronised platform, extending China’s winning streak in the event to six Olympic Games.

Aged 15 and 17, the duo – who hugged each other at the podium after receiving their gold medals – were in a league of their own at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.