The next generation of Chinese diving champions is being trained at a Beijing swimming pool. Many are inspired by the recent Paris Olympics, where China completed a clean sweep of all eight gold medals in a historic first.
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00:00I used to run a lot when I was a kid, and then I went to practice gymnastics.
00:29I used to watch Chinese girls diving on TV when I was a kid.
00:35I used to stand on the highest podium at the Olympics.
00:39I really like diving, and I feel very proud.
00:45So I decided to try diving.
00:47We have classes in the morning, and we train in the afternoon.
00:50So our homework is definitely less than others.
00:54So we have to study harder to catch up.
01:00My goal is to train hard.
01:19I want to be like Cao Yuan.
01:23I want to stand on the Olympic stage.
01:27I want to make a name for myself.
01:57The first thing is to measure a child's talent.
02:10For example, in diving, talent can be reflected in internal strength, explosive strength,
02:16and the feeling in the air, that is, the perception in the air, plus the final feeling of water.
02:24There is no secret weapon.
02:26I think it's everyone's hard work.
02:34When we train a lot, the national team sometimes trains more than 10 hours a day.
02:40It's very hard, and it takes a lot of effort.
02:43Because diving is a delicate class.
02:46It takes time to get used to it, and it takes time to get used to it.