China’s artistic swimming squad made waves 🌊 at the FINA World Cup Super Final in Xi’an, snagging three gold medals and one silver on Friday. The team’s video game-inspired routine and rising stars stole the spotlight, proving they’re ready to make a splash at the Paris Olympics! 🎮💦
🎮 Myth Meets Motion: A Video Game-Inspired Routine
The Chinese team blended mythology and sport with a Black Myth: Wukong-themed performance, scoring 277.2258 points. Coach Zhang Xiaohuan called it a tribute to their cultural roots: "We’re paying respect to our home ground." Veteran swimmer Chang Hao admitted they’re still fine-tuning teamwork but praised their progress after 7 months of intense training. 🏊♀️✨
🌟 Rising Stars Shine in Duet Debut
Teen duo Xu Huiyan and Lin Yanjun – partners for just three weeks – clinched gold in the women’s duet technical with their "Moon Shadow Dancer" routine (289.6150 pts). Xu, a 2024 World Championship bronze medalist, vowed to improve synchronization: "We’ve made progress, but there’s room to grow." Lin praised her new partner’s technical skills, calling their chemistry "a stabilizing force." 🌙💫
🥈 Silver Lining for Young Talent
Seventeen-year-old Guo Muye secured silver in the men’s solo technical (224.0400 pts), while Xu Huiyan added another gold in the women’s solo event. Coach Zhang highlighted Xu’s potential: "She can elevate her performance further." Mexico’s Diego Villalobos Carrillo took men’s gold with an emotional 225.0841-point routine. 😮🌍
The competition continues Saturday with four events – will China maintain its golden streak? Tune in! 🏆
