The Russians extended their unbeaten streak in synchronised
swimming at World Championships, clinching the team free title with a total
97.400 at Barcelona’s
Palau Sant Jordi this evening. The synchro powerhouse staged a dramatic
performance, unveiling a brand-new free programme, which incorporated intricate
legwork of unmatched precision and sky-high lifts fully mastered.
Team Russia
celebrated their 15-year reign in this event, totalling a record eight
successive crowns. The brilliant score was reflective of the extraordinary
style and athleticism that was on display by the eight Russian swimmers.
Spain’s
excellent performance set to the theme of "Samsara", which means
"continuous flow" or reincarnation in Tibetan, earned a total 94.230
points. In their glittering red swimsuits, the local squad presented a new
artistic programme, which combined movements of great difficulty, and thrilled
the home crowd with spectacular throws. With this silver, the home team bags
their sixth medal at these World Championships (2 silver and 4 bronze).
Not far and rounding out the podium was team Ukraine, whose vibrant,
Indian-inspired routine received an overall 93.640 points. Their radiant
performance was marked by original figures, physical strength and a clear sense
of elegance, for a free programme that definitely added value to the race for
top honours.
Ukraine finished sixth in
the event in Shanghai.
Appearing in the world top-10 since 2003, Europe’s
number 3 continued rising ever-higher in the ranks of the world’s top synchro
teams, picking up their second bronze at these World Championships.
In doing so, Ukraine entered
the small club of countries that have medalled in the event: USA, Canada
and Japan, which dominated
the podium from the first world edition in 1973 until 1991, Russia (12 titles including free and technical),
Spain (first podium in 2005)
and most recently, China
in 2009.
Just out of medal range was team Japan,
while Italy and Canada placed
fifth and sixth, respectively
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