China's artistic swimming team wowed the crowd in Singapore as they clinched the gold in the team free routine at the World Aquatics Championships. Performing their routine, "Gravitation," the eight-member squad earned an impressive 348.4779 points in the final round, building on a strong preliminary score of 338.2167 points.
This stunning performance not only outshined tough rivals from Spain and Japan, but also marked China’s second gold at the event, following the memorable solo technical win by Xu Huiyan on Saturday.
Coach Zhang Xiaohuan expressed pride in the team's strategy and resilience, noting, "In terms of our strategic approach under the new rules, I believe we were successful." Even with the need for two last-minute substitutions, the result underlined the excellent execution and adaptability of the athletes.
As artistic swimming events continue through July 25, all eyes remain on China as they gear up to challenge for additional medals in solo, duet, mixed duet, and team events. The energetic performance and consistent excellence have once again confirmed China’s reputation as a global powerhouse in artistic swimming. 💦🏆
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China win team free routine gold at World Aquatics Championships
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