Chang and Chen have been unbeatable in global diving events in recent years, winning gold at three straight world championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024. They extended that run of dominance into the Olympic arena on Saturday, romping to victory with a total of 337.68 points.

That left them comfortably ahead of the American duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook, who took silver with 314.64pts.

Chang and Chen's victory launched China's bid for a potential sweep of Olympic diving golds. Chinese divers won seven out of eight gold medals in Tokyo three years ago. The diving powerhouse has ruled the 3m springboard synchronised event since its introduction at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, winning gold on six out of seven occasions.

Dramatic dive gives Team GB the advantage

Team GB claimed their first Paris Olympics medal in dramatic fashion, with Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper snatching the bronze from Australia who faltered on their final dive to drop from third to fifth overall.

The British pair dropped as low as sixth by the third round but recovered with an excellent fourth round, scoring 71.10, to claim bronze. Australia’s Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith were set for the podium, only needing a 58.68 to bag the bronze. 

Though as they launched into their final dive, a forward two-and-a-half somersaults with one twist, Smith slipped as she launched, landing with just one foot on the end of the board, which catapulted her off to her right.

Australia scored a lowly 48.60 points on the fateful dive with Team GB assuming their podium spot. Harper and Jensen were tearful as they claimed the historic medal, becoming Britain's first athletes to podium at this year's Games.