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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Love is in the air at the Olympic diving pool.He Zi of China received a silver medal in womens 3-meter springboard Sunday before accepting something else -- an engagement ring.Hes boyfriend and fellow diver Qin Kai surprised her with a marriage proposal as she stepped off the medal podium. A serious-looking Qin got down on bended knee and appeared to speak at length to He before opening a small box.Qin took out the ring and after she solemnly nodded yes, Qin slipped it on her finger. He clapped her right hand over her eyes and Qin presented her a red rose encased in glass.The crowd cheered its approval. The other divers stopped what they were doing and watched in amazement.Oh, Im so happy for him, said American Abby Johnston, who finished 12th and last in the competition.Qin thrust both arms triumphantly as they left the podium.The couples teammate, Shi Tingmao, won her second gold in Rio, adding the individual 3-meter title to her earlier victory in synchronized springboard. Shi totaled 406.05 points.Shi and He were tied after two rounds before Shi took the lead for good on her third dive.He finished second at 387.90. Tania Cagnotto of Italy earned bronze at 372.80.He carried the red rose container to the medalists news conference along with her silver medal. She said the couple has been dating for six years and Qins proposal was a surprise.He said a lot of things, He said, describing Qins speech. He made a lot of promises, but the most important thing is this is the guy I can trust for the rest of my life.Shi was excited for 25-year-old He and 30-year-old Qin, who earned bronze in mens 3-meter synchro in Rio.Both of them have gone through a lot, she said. Its a great moment. Qin said it best, `This is the way its supposed to be.Being Italian, Cagnotto knows a thing or two about amore.I was really happy for those two, she said. Its a really great moment to ask her to marry him. Breeland Speaks Super Bowl Jersey .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Tyrann Mathieu Super Bowl Jersey . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. http://www.officialkcchiefspro.com/Juan-thornhill-chiefs-jersey/ . 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He had to leave his native country of Brazil to pursue his dream in South Africa, where he has won 12 times on the Sunshine Tour.But for the entirety of his career, da Silva, 44, has played in just two major championships, both Opens. And that makes the Olympic golf tournament a huge deal to him -- especially since it is being played in his own country.Recognizing the significance of that, the International Golf Federation chose da Silva to hit the opening tee shot of the 72-hole tournament Thursday morning. And the gesture has not gone unnoticed.Wow. It is like having a hole-in-one and the feeling will sink in later, da Silva said. Its quite a feeling. Very happy and honored for such a thing. Sometimes I think, Why do I deserve this?I hope Ill be sleepy so I dont feel the pressure so much.Da Silva is ranked 288th in the world, the 50th player out of 60 in the field to qualify.He learned to play golf in a small Brazilian town, where he caddied at a nine-hole golf course.ddddddddddddHe turned pro as a teenager and eventually made his way to South Africa, where he lives in Durban.Although Brazil was assured of having at least one player in the tournament, da Silva was determined to be the top-ranked player from his country just in case. So when the qualifying period began two years ago, he keenly kept an eye on the rankings.I had to add some tournaments in South Africa and Asia, he said. Anything I could get into. I kept going, played more than I wanted to, but I had to get the points up. I kept looking to see what guys are doing. A lot of sacrifices to play more, leaving my family behind. I have to thank my wife, as well, to put up with going away so much.But it is very rewarding to be here today. Its an honor to represent Brazil.Eleven players in the field have never competed in a major championship. To them, the Olympic golf tournament is similar, the vibe and excitement level just like it.The Olympics is a big one, da Silva said. It will bring awareness and cause a bit more interest for the people. It will create some curiosity. And for the kids, as well. ' ' '