Finally, some drama at Olympic diving. After three days of domination, powerhouse China received its first serious challenge from Mexico in the men's synchronized 3-meter event Friday. The Chinese team of Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan actually trailed after the fourth of six dives — the first time any duo from the Big Red Machine was not in the top position during the synchro events.

Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan took a commanding lead from the start Wednesday to secure China’s 50th Olympic diving gold medal all time. The women led by nearly 14 points after two of their five dives,

With gold in the women's synchro platform on Wednesday, China has now passed the U.S. for most all-time gold medals in Olympic diving.

China maintained their perfect Olympic record in women's synchronised 10m platform diving while North Korea claimed a first ever medal in the sport with silver. Three-time reigning world champions Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan were in a league of their own as they with 359.