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Cueva Twins’ Bronze Propels Mexico to Record Diving Haul in Singapore

Their 294.36-point bronze secured Mexico’s fifth diving medal in Singapore; the 14-year-olds will compete in mixed and individual events en route to Los Angeles 2028.

Overview

  • Mía and Lía Cueva won bronze in the women’s 3m synchronized springboard final at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships with a score of 294.36.
  • At 14 years old, they became the youngest Mexican athletes ever to win a world diving medal.
  • China’s Yiwen Chen and Jia Chen captured gold with 325.20 points, while Britain’s Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen took silver with 298.35.
  • Their podium finish lifted Mexico’s diving team to a record five medals in Singapore, surpassing the four secured in Doha 2024.
  • Under coach Iván Bautista, the twins now shift focus to upcoming mixed synchronized and individual competitions as they build toward the 2028 Olympics.