Italy's Pellacani claims record fifth gold as European diving championships conclude in Paris

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Chiara Pellacani secured a record-breaking fifth gold medal across five events at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, capping her historic run with victory in the women's 3m synchronised springboard alongside partner Elisa Pizzini. The Italian duo scored 308.07 points to finish ahead of Ukraine and Germany, helping Italy top the diving medal table with five golds, one silver, and one bronze.

In the mixed 10m platform synchro, Ukraine's Oleksiy Sereda and Ksenija Bailo claimed the European title with 323.16 points, while Dutch pair Else Praasterink and Lars van Hilten finished sixth on 267.78. Praasterink had earlier won individual platform bronze, and Germany's Moritz Wesemann took gold on the 3m springboard with 506.80 points.

The German team accumulated seven medals, including three golds, before the final springboard events.

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