Life is like a dive, full of unknowns and challenges. Some leap from the high platform, drawing a beautiful arc, and ultimately win applause and glory; others hesitate at the moment of takeoff, miss the opportunity, and leave regret. Chen Ruo Lin, the diving queen, tells us with her own experience that even if the beginning of life is not perfect, and fate sets up obstacles for you, as long as you have enough courage and perseverance, you can also jump out your own wonderful on the diving board of life.
Chen Ruo Lin's story did not start with flowers and applause, but a childhood filled with bitterness. At the age of three, her parents' quarrels became an indelible shadow of her childhood. The divorce of her parents was more like a sudden storm that completely shattered her once peaceful life. Her mother went far away to Canada, leaving the young Chen Ruo Lin in the country, who could only depend on her grandmother. Renamed from "Cheng Ruo Lin" to "Chen Ruo Lin", these simple three characters hide how much bitterness and helplessness unknown to others. The young she may not understand what this means, but she must have felt the broken family and the lack of family affection.
Fortunately, Grandma and Uncle used their selfless love to give Chen Ruo Lin a warm harbor. They not only took care of her daily life, but more importantly, they gave her spiritual support and encouragement. Under the care of Grandma and Uncle, Chen Ruo Lin gradually grew into an independent and strong girl. She learned to take care of herself earlier than her peers, and also cherished the people around her more.
Once by chance, Chen Ruo Lin watched a diving competition. Athletes tumbling and spinning in the air, then elegantly leaping into the water, splashing like blooming lotus flowers. This scene deeply impressed Chen Ruo Lin's mind and ignited the dream in her heart. Back at the sports school, she met her mentor - diving coach Gao Feng. Coach Gao Feng saw Chen Ruo Lin's potential at a glance and began to guide her carefully.
Chen Ruo Lin showed amazing courage and talent on the diving board. Unlike other children's timidity when diving for the first time, she was fearless and plunged into the water, as if she was born to belong to this blue wave. Hard training, coupled with the guidance of the coach, Chen Ruo Lin's diving skills soared. At the age of eleven, she won three gold medals in the national children's diving competition, becoming famous overnight. Then, she was selected into the provincial diving team and continued to show her talents on a larger stage. At the age of twelve, Chen Ruo Lin participated in the National Diving Championships, although she only won fifth place, but this did not make her discouraged, but rather strengthened her love for diving.
At the age of thirteen, Chen Ruo Lin was selected into the national team and officially started her professional career. The training in the national team is even harder, but she never gave up, always working hard persistently. She has partnered with Jiang Li Shuang and Jia Tong, repeatedly achieving excellent results in international competitions, creating an invincible myth in women's synchronized diving. From China Station to America Station, they passed through all obstacles and won the championship of major world competitions, becoming the "invisible oppression" that makes people fear on the court.
At the age of twenty, Chen Ruo Lin stood on the stage of the Olympics. With exquisite skills and perfect performance, she conquered audiences around the world and won five Olympic gold medals for herself. At the age of twenty, she won 22 world championships, and Chen Ruo Lin became a veritable "Diving Queen". Behind every championship are countless sweat and tears, and the persistent pursuit and never giving up spirit for dreams.
When Chen Ruo Lin's career was at its peak, her long-unseen mother suddenly appeared. This unexpected reunion triggered various speculations and discussions from the outside world. Some questioned the mother's motives, thinking that she came for the fame and wealth of her daughter. But Chen Ruo Lin chose understanding and forgiveness. She knew that no matter what, her mother would always be her mother. Blood is thicker than water, and the power of family affection eventually overcame all barriers. Mother and daughter gradually reconciled and re-established contact.
In 2016, Chen Ruo Lin participated in the Olympics for the third time, winning gold medals for the Chinese diving team again, achieving the "five consecutive championships" in diving events. In October of the same year, she officially announced her retirement, ending her glorious athletic career. After retiring, Chen Ruo Lin did not leave the diving career she loves, but chose to become a coach to continue to cultivate new talents for the Chinese diving team. She passed on her experience and skills to the young players, hoping that they could create more brilliance on the future stage.
Now, as Quan Hongchan's coach, Chen Ruo Lin shoulders greater responsibilities and pressures. Looking at the young Quan Hongchan achieving excellent results on the court again and again, Chen Ruo Lin may also recall her past self.