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Chen Long claims gold in men's badminton

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08-21-2016 10:24 BJT

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On the penultimate day of the 2016 Games, China won three more gold medals. In the men’s badminton, Chen Long stepped out of compatriot Lin Dan’s shadow and spoiled Malaysian Lee Chong Wei’s hopes of a golden Olympics.

Chen Long of China celebrates his victory over Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia during the men

Chen Long of China celebrates his victory over Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia during the men's singles final of badminton competition at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 20, 2016. Chen took the title of the event after beating Lee 2-0. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

In diving, Chen Aisen claimed gold in the men’s 10-meter platform, with Mexico’s German Sanchez getting silver and American David Boudia taking bronze. It compounded China’s dominance in the sport, winning seven of the eight diving medals on offer at the Games.

China’s Zheng Shuyin won gold in women’s Taekwondo, following her boyfriend Zhao Shuai who also won gold in men’s match.

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