He Zi (C) of China reacts during the awarding ceremony of the Women 3m Springboard of Fina Diving World Series 2010 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 28, 2010. He claimed the champion with 389.55 points. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

QINGDAO: World champion He Zi won the gold the 3-meter springboard with a total of 389.55 points at the FINA Diving World Series here on Sunday.

He, who qualified for the final as the first placer in the semifinals, established her lead from the very beginning.

The 20-year collected 307.05 points after four dives and built up a lead of 40.95 points over the second placer. He chose a diving code of 5152B and got the highest points of 82.50 to secure the gold.

Australian Sharleen Stratton had 323.40 points to clinch the silver medal, as Krug Cassidy of America took the third place.

He Zi of China competes during the Women 3m Springboard of Fina Diving World Series 2010 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 28, 2010. He claimed the champion with 389.55 points. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)