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SAINT-DENIS, France — China has won more diving gold medals than any other country, passing the one-time powerhouse United States for the top spot on the table. Lian Junjie and Yang Hao breezed to victory in synchronized 10-meter platform for the 49th gold medal in China's history. After a bit of clarification from the International Olympic Committee, China's mark now stands alone. Some record books list the U.S. with 49 diving golds, as well, But the IOC considers a 1904 victory in a one-time event known as "plunging for distance" to be part of the swimming program, not diving.
