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DOHA, Qatar — China has added to its gold medal haul with two more victories at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Lian Junjie and Yang Hao won their third straight world title in synchronized 10-meter platform diving. Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi also claimed a narrow victory in the duet free routine of artistic swimming. Overall, China has 12 gold medals in 24 events through the first week of the championships. At Doha Old Port, Australia edged Italy in a thrilling mixed 4x1,500-meter open water race. The winning team touched just ahead of the Italian squad in a photo finish.
