Chinese diver Quan Hongchan has left viewers in awe with her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won two gold medals, including one for a perfect score of 10 in the women’s 10m platform event. Her win has resurfaced footage from the previous year’s Diving World Cup in Montreal, where she executed a dive so flawless it barely made a splash, prompting people to marvel at how such precision is even possible.
At just 17 years old, Quan has shown a remarkable level of skill and consistency. In the Olympics, she scored 425.60 points, ranking first in four out of her five dives. Her teammate Chen Yuxi took silver, and Kim Mi Rae from North Korea claimed bronze. The resurfaced video from Montreal shows Quan performing a back three-and-a-half somersault tuck, achieving near-perfect scores across the board, and securing the top spot with a total of 367.00 points.
17-year-old Chinese diver, Quan Hongchan, wins gold with a dive so flawless the water doesn't even splash, scoring a perfect 10/10 from a panel of all 7 judges
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Fans and fellow athletes have expressed their astonishment on social media. One Twitter user exclaimed, “How is that even possible, water diving IMO is one of the coolest sports,” while another highlighted her exceptional ability, noting that her lowest scores often surpass other athletes’ highest. A Reddit user humorously commented, “She hacked water, how is it physically possible to jump from that height and not make a splash?”
Quan’s achievements have not only earned her medals but also admiration from around the world. Her incredible control and technique have set a new standard in the sport, leaving many eager to see what she will accomplish next.
