Wu Minxia

About

Chinese diver and four-time Olympic gold medalist who competed for China at three consecutive Olympics in 2004, 2008, and 2012.

Before Fame

She entered her first Olympics in 2004, winning a silver and a gold.

Trivia

She became the first woman to win gold in a diving event in three consecutive Olympic Games.

Family Life

Her mother had cancer during the 2012 Olympics, but her father Wu Jueming chose not to tell their daughter to keep her mind clear.

Associated With

She won gold at the 2008 Olympics where swimmer Michael Phelps won an amazing eight gold medals.