At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, 19-year-old Xu Huiyan made history by winning the Chinese mainland's first women's solo technical gold medal. Xu dazzled with a score of 272.9917 points, marking a brilliant transition from her recent success at the Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in Xi'an. 🎉
Earlier in the day, she also helped her team secure first place in the team free preliminaries, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale. Neutral athlete Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus took silver with 260.5416 points, while Spain's Iris Tio Casas claimed bronze with 260.2917 points.
The championships also featured a thrilling men's solo technical event. In that competition, the Chinese mainland's Guo Muye finished fourth with 235.0725 points. In a standout performance, Russia's Aleksandr Maltsev clinched gold in his solo debut with 251.7133 points, further solidifying his international breakthrough after a silver in the mixed duet final back in 2015.
This dynamic event not only celebrated individual brilliance but also showcased emerging talent from across the world of artistic swimming. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and inspiring stories from the pool floor! 🏊♀️
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Xu wins women's solo technical gold at World Aquatics Championships
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