Chen, Chang lead China to 1-2 finish in women's 3m springboard at swimming worlds

FUKUOKA, Japan - China's Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani claimed the top two places in the women's 3-meter springboard at the World Aquatics Championships here on Friday.

Chen, the defending champion, scored 359.50 points to beat her synchro partner Chang by 18.00 points.

Pamela Ware of Canada finished third with 332.00 points.

China has won all 11 diving gold medals and is closing in on a second clean sweep of 13 titles following last year's perfect show at the Budapest worlds.