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4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Oct. 1, 2022 shows team USA members celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney, Australia. On October 1, the United States captured its fourth consecutive title at the FIBA Women's World Cup with an 83-61 victory over China. The silver medal for China's women represented the nation's best finish in the global showpiece since 1994. (Xinhua/Hu Jingchen)

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Asian Games: China retains artistic swimming duet title

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Chinese twin sisters Jiang Tingting and Jiang Wenwen perform on their way to winning the fourth consecutive gold for their country in the women's artistic swimming duets at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Aug. 28, 2018.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho waves during his victory parade at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1. His left eye was bruised and swollen from his bout with ozeki Kisenosato the previous day.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats yokozuna Harumafuji at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats yokozuna Harumafuji at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2013, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who secured his fourth consecutive title and 27th career championship the previous day, finished at 14-1.

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Japan 4th in women's World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan players celebrate after beating the United States in straight sets at the women's World Cup volleyball tournament in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2011. Japan finished in fourth place while Italy won its second consecutive World Cup title.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu, extending his winning streak to 61 bouts with his fourth consecutive title already in the bag at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu, extending his winning streak to 61 bouts with his fourth consecutive title already in the bag at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds sea bream, a celebratory item in Japan, after extending his winning streak to 61 bouts and securing his fourth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu, extending his winning streak to 61 bouts with his fourth consecutive title already in the bag at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu, extending his winning streak to 61 bouts with his fourth consecutive title already in the bag at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan reacts after losing by technical knockout to WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico in the fourth round of their title match at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hasegawa was denied his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan speaks to reporters after losing by technical knockout to WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico in the fourth round of their title match at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hasegawa was denied his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan leaves the ring after losing by technical knockout to WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico in the fourth round of their title match at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hasegawa was denied his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico (L) rushes WBC champion Hozumi Hasegawa in the fourth round of their title match at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hasegawa lost by technical knockout to Montiel in the fourth round, denying the Japanese champion of his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Hozumi Hasegawa (L) loses to Fernando Montiel of Mexico by a technical knockout in the fourth round of their fight at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. The Japanese champion was denied his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Montiel stops Hasegawa to seize WBC bantamweight crown

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Hozumi Hasegawa (R) attacks Fernando Montiel of Mexico in the second round of their fight at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 30, 2010. Hasegawa lost by a technical knockout to Montiel in the fourth round, denying the Japanese champion his 11th consecutive title defense of the WBC bantamweight crown.

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Jennifer Heil wins 4th consecutive title at World Cup meet

DEER VALLEY, United States - Jennifer Heil of Canada celebrates after winning the women's moguls final at a World Cup freestyle skiing event in Deer Valley, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2010. Heil captured her fourth consecutive title with a score of 25.59 points.

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Jennifer Heil wins 4th consecutive title at World Cup meet

DEER VALLEY, United States - Jennifer Heil of Canada soars in the air during the women's moguls final at a World Cup freestyle skiing event in Deer Valley, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2010. Heil captured her fourth consecutive title with a score of 25.59 points.

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Yoshida wins 4th consecutive world c'ship gold

GUANGZHOU, China - Saori Yoshida of Japan holds up her gold medal after winning her fourth consecutive title in the women's 55-kilogram class at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 30.

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Federer beats Nadal to win men's singles

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer of Switzerland holds his cup after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon Championships title on the center court in Wimbledon on July 9. Federer won 6-0, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (2/7), 6-3.

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(2)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is about to leave Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining on May 21.

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(1)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu smiles as he gets his hair fixed after winning his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21.

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(3)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu shoves ozeki Chiyotaikai over the ring to win his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21.

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Asashoryu falls to 2nd straight loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) saw his title hopes for a fourth consecutive Emperor's Cup dented on July 15 when he fell to his second straight defeat in a bout with Wakanosato in the day's finale at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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(3)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu shoves ozeki Chiyotaikai over the ring to win his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21. (Kyodo)

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(2)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu is about to leave Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining on May 21. (Kyodo)

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(1)Asashoryu captures Summer Grand Sumo title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu smiles as he gets his hair fixed after winning his fourth consecutive title with one day remaining at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21. (Kyodo)

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Federer beats Nadal to win men's singles

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer of Switzerland holds his cup after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon Championships title on the center court in Wimbledon on July 9. Federer won 6-0, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (2/7), 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Yoshida wins 4th consecutive world c'ship gold

GUANGZHOU, China - Saori Yoshida of Japan holds up her gold medal after winning her fourth consecutive title in the women's 55-kilogram class at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 30. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho stays in contention

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) drops to his knees in the ring to hand Mongolian grand champion Hakuho victory in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24. The pressure will be on Hakuho on Jan. 25, the final day of the 15-day tourney, as the yokozuna (13-1) needs to beat Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, who has a spotless 14-0 record, to force a championship playoff and keep alive his hopes of a fourth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Icho won Poland Open women's 58kg

Ten-time world champion Kaori Icho of Japan (R) wins the women's 58-kilogram division final at the Poland Open wrestling international tournament in Spala, Poland, on June 19, 2016. Icho aims to claim her fourth consecutive Olympic title in Rio de Janeiro. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Icho won Poland Open women's 58kg

Ten-time world champion Kaori Icho of Japan wins the women's 58-kilogram division final at the Poland Open wrestling international tournament in Spala, Poland, on June 19, 2016. Icho aims to claim her fourth consecutive Olympic title in Rio de Janeiro. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Jamaica's Usain Bolt strikes his signature lightning pose after winning the men's 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015. Bolt clocked a 2015 world-leading time of 19.55 seconds to claim a record fourth consecutive world title in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Jamaica's Usain Bolt strikes his signature lightning pose after winning the men's 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015. Bolt clocked a 2015 world-leading time of 19.55 seconds to claim a record fourth consecutive world title in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt wins 4th consecutive world 200m title

Usain Bolt (L) celebrates his victory in the 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015, a record fourth consecutive world title in the 200. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt wins 4th consecutive world 200m title

Usain Bolt celebrates his victory in the 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015, a record fourth consecutive world title in the 200. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bolt wins 4th consecutive world 200m title

Usain Bolt celebrates his victory in the 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015, a record fourth consecutive world title in the 200. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ebinuma crashes out in 3rd round at judo worlds

Masashi Ebinuma (L) of Japan reacts after losing to Rishod Sobirov of Uzbekistan by ippon in the third round of the men's 66-kilogram division at the world judo championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Aug. 25, 2015. Ebinuma was bidding to win his fourth consecutive world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States (R) hugs Garbine Muguruza of Spain at the end of their women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States poses with her trophy after her victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serena Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States holds up her trophy after her victory over Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams captured her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning a point against Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo