By Canadian Press

Jennifer Abel makes Canadian history with silver medal at world championships

Jul 15, 2019 | 8:26 AM

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of — Diver Jennifer Abel has set a Canadian record with her ninth career medal at the world aquatics championships.

The native of Laval, Que., teamed with Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu of Saint-Constant, Que., to win silver in the women’s three-metre synchronized event on Monday.

Abel, 27, was tied for most medals won by a Canadian with diver Alex Despatie and swimmer Ryan Cochrane heading into the event.

China’s Wang Han and Shi Tingmao won gold with 342 points, while the Canadians came second with 311.10.

Mexico’s Paola Spinosa Sanchez and Melany Hernandez Torres took bronze with 294.90 points.

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It was Canada’s second medal of the world aquatics championships after Eric Hedlin of Victoria won bronze in the 5-km open swim on Saturday.

Later Monday, Canada’s Vincent Riendeau and Nathan Zsombor-Murray came 11th in the men’s 10-metre synchronized diving event.

The Canadian Press