Chang Yani

Chang Yani emerged as a formidable force in competitive diving, first gaining international recognition by winning all four legs of the 2016 FINA Diving World Series in the 10-meter mixed platform synchronized event, partnered with Tai Xiaohu. This significant early success quickly established her as a rising talent within the Chinese national diving team. Her impressive trajectory continued into 2017, where she secured two gold medals in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event at the FINA Diving World Series, this time alongside Ren Qian. The same year, Yani achieved World Champion status at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, earning gold in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard with Shi Tingmao.

Her career culminated in extraordinary Olympic success at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Partnering with Chen Yiwen, she earned her inaugural Olympic gold medal in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard event. Yani further distinguished herself at the same Games, clinching a bronze medal in the individual women’s 3-meter springboard, demonstrating her exceptional resilience and skill at the pinnacle of her sport.