Kim Yeong-nam wins diving silver, denies 1-2 finish by China

Kim Yeong-nam secured a silver medal in the men's 1-meter springboard diving event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, thwarting China's streak of seven consecutive 1-2 finishes in the competition. The South Korean diver scored 373.30 points, edging out China's Wang Zongyuan, who took the gold with 442.75 points. Competing alongside Kim was Liu Chengzan of China, who placed third with 361.45 points.

The men's 1m springboard event made its debut at the Asian Games in 1990, with China dominating the podium until Kim's surprising performance. Prior to this, South Korea's Woo Haram had won three consecutive bronze medals in this event, from 2014 to 2023. Earlier on Monday, Kim Su-ji claimed bronze in the women's 1m springboard event, while Lin Shan and Long Yiping of China secured the gold and silver medals, respectively.

This marked Kim's second medal of the Games, following her silver in the women's synchronized 3m springboard event on Sunday.

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