Olympic champion He Chong of China won the gold on the men's 3-meter springboard at the world championships here on Thursday. He fought off a late challenge from American Troy Dumais to win with a total of 505.20. Dumais was second on 498.40.

He Chong of China poses during the awarding ceremony after the Men's 3m Springboard Final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 23, 2009. He Chong claimed the champion with 505.20 points.

Canada's former champion Alexandre Despatie, third placer in the synchronised 3-meter event with Reuben Ross, won a second bronze. China's Zhang Xinhua, silver winner with in the 1-meter springboard, finished fourth.

He Chong of China performs during the Men's 3m Springboard Final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 23, 2009. He Chong won the gold medal with 505.20 points.

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