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Tian Liang has won 14 world titles during his 14-year diving career, including gold medals for the men’s team and mixed team in the Federation Internationale De Naiation (FINA) World Cup.

Diving Into the Flame

Diving Into the Flame

Stepping onto the high platform, taking a deep breath, raising his right hand, Olympic diving champion Tian Liang prepares for his first compulsory exercise of the 21st Universiade. This is not a normal dive, however. Instead of the usual fountain of water, it will be followed by a burst of fire.