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Russia win Olympic team artistic swimming gold at Sydney 2000
Russia won the team title in artistic swimming at the Sydney Olympics on 29 September 2000.
2000-09-29 · Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Australia
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The story
Russia won the team title in artistic swimming at the Sydney Olympics on 29 September 2000. The gold medal represented Russia, with the competition recorded at Sydney International Aquatic Centre.
How it unfolded
Japan (Japan) took silver; Canada (Canada) took bronze. The winning squad included Elena Azarova, Olga Brusnikina, Maria Kisseleva, Olga Novokshchenova, Irina Perchina, Elena Soia, Yulia Vasilieva, Olga Vassioukova.
The wider picture
The sport was called synchronised swimming at the 2000 Games. Duet and team competitions were scored separately, combining technical and free-routine performances under the rules of that edition.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Russia | Russia |
| Silver | Japan | Japan |
| Bronze | Canada | Canada |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.