China performs during the team free routine final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　SINGAPORE, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China delivered a flawless performance in the artistic swimming team free routine at the World Aquatics Championships, earning them top spot on the podium here on Sunday.

　　China's eight-strong team scored 348.4779 points in the final with their performance, themed “Gravitation“, after having earned 338.2167 in the preliminary round, outshining competitors including Spain and Japan.

　　Gold medalists China (C), silver medalists Japan and bronze medalists Spain pose after the team free final of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　It marked China's second gold medal in artistic swimming at this tournament, following Xu Huiyan's historic triumph in the women's solo technical event on Saturday.

　　“In terms of our strategic approach under the new rules, I believe we were successful,“ said China head coach Zhang Xiaohuan. “Although we had to make two substitutions before the tournament, the result shows the resilience of the team and the excellence of our athletes.“

　　China performs during the team free routine final of artistic swimming. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)