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Day 9: Bessonova sweeps five golds for Ukraine, divers add three for China |
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09:51, August 18, 2007 |
Ukranian beauty Anna Bessonova shone in the rhythmic gymnastics finals in Bangkok on Friday by sweeping rope, hoop, ribbon, clubs and group competition (ropes 5) titles at Bangkok Universiade.
Russia took the other gold in the group competition (hoops 3 plus clubs 2).
Chinese divers also showed their superpower by winning all the three events they competed on Friday.
Olympic champion Peng Bo started the day with the victory in the men''s 3m springboard, with teammate and world champion Luo Yutong pocketing the silver.
Hours later, Peng paired Zhang Xinhua, the overnight winner of the men''s 1m springboard, to nail down the men''s 3m springboard synchronized gold.
Olympic silver-medalist on women''s 10m platform Lao Lishi had a steady performance to take the gold medal of the event in Bangkok.
Paola Espinosa of Mexico, who finished second in the 10m platform, won the women''s 10m platform synchronized with teammate Tatiana Ortiz in a game that only five pairs competed. Judo powerhouse Japan dominated
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