Ishchenko claims third successive gold
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shanghai-fina2011.com, July 18, 2011
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Russia's Natalia Ishchenko won her third successive world championships. |
Russia's Natalia Ishchenko won her third successive world championships synchronised swimming solo technical gold medal on Sunday.
The 25-year-old claimed her 11th world title with a score of 98.30 points for her routine in Shanghai's main indoor pool at the Oriental Sports Centre. Ishchenko is also competing in the duet and team competition and widely expected to add to her gold haul.
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Huang Xuechen scoring 96.50 points to claim silver. |
China's Huang Xuechen, who had qualified for the final in second, was the 12th and final swimmer in the pool but was unable to overtake her Russian rival, scoring 96.50 points to claim silver.
Spain's Andrea Fuentes finished third on 95.30 points.
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