Guo Jingjing Wins the Championship with an Unprecedented High Score in Women's 3-meter Springboard History with a Perfect Performance

Last night, standing on the champion's podium, Guo Jingjing truly experienced the happiness of having her wish fulfilled. Although she has never admitted it, to everyone else, this was a competition without any rivals for her. Renowned Russian diver Pakhalina, Canadian competitor Hartley, and even her teammate Wu Minxia could not cause her any trouble.

Guo Jingjing's victory was uneventful, and even the few climactic moments in the final were triggered by her outstanding performance. It was destined! Guo Jingjing's name is destined to remain prominently in people's memories for a long time.

At the moment she put on the gold medal, Guo Jingjing smiled, still with that familiar look - her lips curled up, and her eyes squinted into a slit. In my impression, this was the first time I saw traces of tears in her smile, especially when the national anthem played and the national flag rose.

In Guo Jingjing's athletic career, this might be the most touching competition. She could finally draw a perfect conclusion to her athletic career with an Olympic gold medal. During yesterday's competition, Guo Jingjing's smile was nowhere to be seen; she looked serious, even tense - even when the judges gave her full marks, she did not show any emotional fluctuations. Despite being a veteran of many battles, despite her repeated emphasis on her calm mindset, once she stepped onto the field, all her desires and passions would be awakened.

4 gold medals, 2 silver medals, an unprecedented record in China's Olympic team history; a total score of 415.35, an unprecedented high score in the women's 3-meter board competition. Such records and scores are enough to say that even if she leaves, Guo Jingjing will depart with the pride of being the "number one" in the world's 3-meter board. After the last dive, everything was settled. Coach Zhong Shaozhen, over sixty years old, couldn't help but cheer, and Wu Minxia, watching from the sidelines, proactively went forward to embrace the "Sister Guo" in her heart - she lost with no regrets. Guo Jingjing won too beautifully, leaving behind one record after another, one high score after another, and of course, all the gossip surrounding her.

Perhaps, Guo Jingjing was too excellent, so people paid attention to her, hoping to interpret everything about her according to their own habits. The media loved her but often got headaches from her "lack of cooperation." Thus, words like "putting on airs" and "making sour faces" spread through many channels. However, are these statements accurate?

Can someone who looks down on others and likes to throw tantrums still dedicate everything for an Olympic gold medal after experiencing so much hardship and temptation? Moreover, in a team full of emerging talents, which coach would allow someone without team spirit or organizational awareness to continue pursuing their dreams? Therefore, many people have misunderstood Guo Jingjing and overlooked the moderation in her actions and personality. Chinese people always believe that those who flaunt their talent die young, just as many elders like to advise young people: "The bird that sticks its head out gets shot," but Guo Jingjing has always carefully restrained her brilliance. In fact, it is precisely because of this moderation that she can now leave with glory.

As people know, Guo Jingjing inherited the title of "Diving Queen" from Fu Mingxia, and now, it's her turn to pass on the crown as a "veteran."

Farewell, Guo Jingjing! I hope you always keep your smile - from the queen respected and admired by everyone to the queen cherished and cared for by "one person." Perhaps, this kind of simplicity is what you hope for.

Q&A

Question: This time, you defended your title as the "double champion," how did you do it?

Guo Jingjing: We made very adequate preparations beforehand.

Question: Your total score of 415.35 is an unprecedented high score in the women's 3-meter board competition. Can today's competition be described as "perfect"?

Guo Jingjing: I haven't seen the score yet.

Question: Coach Zhong watched your game standing up all the time. Do you always feel grateful to your coach?

Guo Jingjing: Actually, I've always been very grateful because Coach Zhong has trained me for ten years. We've gone through a lot together.