At the 2025 World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup super final held in Xi'an, China, Xu Huiyan of China secured the first gold medal. She achieved a score of 258.7933 points in the women's solo technical event. Iris Tio Casas of Spain and neutral athlete Vasilina Khandoshka followed, taking second and third place respectively.
Xu, performing last in the competition, captivated the audience. Her performance was characterized by complex techniques and a polished presentation. She executed moves like back floating, vertical upside-down holds, and rotations, all perfectly synchronized with the music. Her routine demonstrated a flawless combination of physical strength and artistic grace within the water.
This super final represented the highest level of artistic swimming competition for the year. It drew over 100 elite athletes from 16 nations, including China, the UK, and Spain, to Xi'an. They competed across three days for titles in a total of 11 events.
Following her victory, Xu acknowledged the high caliber of the competitors. She mentioned that her focus during the competition was on her own performance and execution, rather than observing the routines of others.
5 Comments
Eric Cartman
Perfectly synchronized with the music"? Prove it! Post the choreography.
Stan Marsh
China continues to dominate! This is a real achievement for the sport.
Karamba
The article is all about Xu. What about the other athletes? Give them some love!
Matzomaster
I bet the Spanish athlete was robbed. Always happens in these events.
Rotfront
I bet the stadium was practically empty. Do people even watch this?