On Day 2 of the third stop of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in Markham, Canada, the Chinese mainland surged ahead, claiming two gold medals and a bronze. The pool buzzed with standout performances that highlighted a new generation of aquatic artists.
Women's Solo Free: Xu Huiyan Makes It a Double
In Friday's women's solo free final, 19-year-old Xu Huiyan captivated judges and spectators alike with her routine, earning 218.8438 points—over 18 points clear of Georgia’s Mari Alavidze. Already the solo technical champion from Thursday, Xu's flawless execution cements her status as a rising powerhouse.
Men's Solo Free: 16-Year-Old Guo Muye Tops the Podium
The men's solo free final saw 16-year-old Guo Muye become the youngest finalist to strike gold. He scored 192.7988 points with a dynamic performance set to traditional Chinese music. Mexico’s Diego Villalobos Carrillo and Britain’s Ranjuo Tomblin completed the podium.
Duet Technical: Twin Synergy Secures Bronze
Twin sisters Lin Yanhan and Lin Yanjun added a bronze for the Chinese mainland in the women's duet technical final, scoring 279.5150 points. The Austrian sisters Anna-Maria and Eirini-Marina Alexandri took gold, while Spain’s Txell Ferre Gaset and Lilou Lluis Valette finished as runners-up.
With two golds and one bronze on Day 2, the Chinese mainland team shows it is a force to watch as the Artistic Swimming World Cup continues. Stay tuned for more action and emerging talents on the global stage.
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China claim 2 golds, 1 bronze on Day 2 of Artistic Swimming World Cup
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