On August 1, 2025, in Singapore, Mexican Olympic diver Osmar Olvera Ibarra made history by winning the gold medal in the men’s 3-meter springboard event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. His victory marks the first time a male Mexican diver has claimed gold in an Olympic diving discipline at a World Championship, breaking nearly two decades of Chinese dominance in the event.
Olvera, 21, delivered a stunning performance across six dives, finishing with a total score of 529.55 points. His fifth dive—a forward 4½ somersault in pike position—earned a remarkable 102.60 points, the highest of the final. He sealed the win with a flawless sixth dive, a forward 2½ somersault with three twists, securing his lead over Chinese competitors.
Chinese diver Cao Yuan, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, took silver with 522.70 points, while reigning world champion Wang Zongyuan earned bronze with 515.55 points.
Olvera’s triumph adds to his growing legacy: he now holds eight career World Championship medals, including four from this year’s competition—three silvers and one gold. He also earned bronze in the 3-meter springboard and silver in synchronized diving at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“I feel amazing,” Olvera said after the win. “It’s a dream come true to be a world champion in an Olympic event.”
Mexico’s diving team now boasts six medals at the Singapore Worlds, trailing only China’s 14 and far ahead of other nations. Olvera’s victory not only elevates his status but also signals a new era for Mexican diving on the global stage.
Source: Debate
