Following are the top 10 Chinese athletes of the year 2008 selected by Xinhua News Agency:
1.Guo Jingjing (diving)
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Guo Jingjing, 26, stands on the podium after winning the 3-meter springboard event at the Beijing Olympic Games. [Xinhua]
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The 26-year-old retained the titles in the 3-meter springboard and synchronized springboard (with partner Wu Minxia) events at the Beijing Olympic Games, making her the most decorated female diver with six career medals in four Olympics.