Wu Minxia, a fragile champion diver with steel mind

First placed China's Shi Tingmao and Wu Minxia react after the women's synchronized 3m springboard final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia, July 25, 2015.[Photo by Stefan Wermuth/Reuters]

China wins this event for the eighth straight time at the championships. It is the first time a country wins a specific diving event at the world championships eight times in a row.

"If you don't count it for me, I am not clear it at all. I usually don't count my medals, I just care about my performance. I have overcame many difficulties and injuries through all these years. Without the love of diving, I would not be here and would retire many years ago," Wu said.

Wu, who was called the Fragile Girl, was immature and erratic during 2004-2008 as she thought too much and expected too much that caused her to suffer many injuries.