On top of their game

5. Chen Yuxi (female, diving)

Chen won three gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in the women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team events. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event, making her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. She also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. Chen Yuxi added two gold medals in the women's individual and synchronized 10m platform at the National Games. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics.

6. Su Yiming (male, snowboarding)

After recovering from injury, Su returned during the Olympic season in strong form. His back-to-back victories at the FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup earned him the overall Big Air World Cup title for the 2025-26 season.