Synchronised swimming at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
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A synchronized swimming competition was held at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
, in Perth, Western Australia
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
in 1986
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
at the previous competition
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
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A synchronized swimming competition was held at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
, in Perth, Western Australia
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
in 1986
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
at the previous competition
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
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A synchronized swimming competition was held at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
, in Perth, Western Australia
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
in 1986
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
at the previous competition
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
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Russia
Olga Sedakova
Maria Kisseleva
Anna Iouraeva
Olga Medvedeva
Anna Maslova
Olga Brusnikina
Elena Azarova
Olga Novokchtchenova
Alexandra Vassina
Elena Barantseva
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Japan
Raika Fujii
Yoko Isoda
Miho Kawabe
Mika Kawabe
Rei Jimbo
Akiko Miyazaki
Riho Nakajima
Miya Tachibana
Miho Takeda
Yuko Yoneda
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United States
Carrie Barton
Kara Duncan
Bridget Finn
Tracie Gayeski
Rebecca Jasontek
Tina Kasid
Kristina Lum
Emily Marsh
Elicia Marshall
Kim Wurzel
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, won gold in the duet and team routines. Japan had two multiple winners; Miya Tachibana
won bronze in the solo, and silver with partner Miho Takeda
in both the duet and team competitions. For France Virginie Dedieu
won a silver in the solo competition, and a bronze in the duet.
1998 World Aquatics Championships
The 1998 World Aquatics Championships or the 8th FINA World Swimming Championships were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia between 8 January and 17 January 1998....
, in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
Overview
Synchronised swimming is one of four disciplines that has been contested at every World Aquatics Championships, along with swimmingSwimming at the World Aquatics Championships
The aquatics discipline of swimming has been the core component of every edition of the FINA World Aquatics Championships since its introduction in 1973.-Editions and events:...
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:...
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
Synchronised swimming at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships, which took place in Belgrade.-Medals table:-Medal summary:...
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Jane Waldo, is a former synchronized swimmer from Canada.Competing both as a solo and as part of a duo with Michelle Cameron, Waldo experienced tremendous success in international competition...
in 1986
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Rebekah Dyroen-Lancer is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion....
at the previous competition
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
Medals table
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A synchronized swimming competition was held at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
1998 World Aquatics Championships
The 1998 World Aquatics Championships or the 8th FINA World Swimming Championships were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia between 8 January and 17 January 1998....
, in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
Overview
Synchronised swimming is one of four disciplines that has been contested at every World Aquatics Championships, along with swimmingSwimming at the World Aquatics Championships
The aquatics discipline of swimming has been the core component of every edition of the FINA World Aquatics Championships since its introduction in 1973.-Editions and events:...
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:...
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
Synchronised swimming at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships, which took place in Belgrade.-Medals table:-Medal summary:...
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Jane Waldo, is a former synchronized swimmer from Canada.Competing both as a solo and as part of a duo with Michelle Cameron, Waldo experienced tremendous success in international competition...
in 1986
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Rebekah Dyroen-Lancer is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion....
at the previous competition
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
Medals table
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Medal summary
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A synchronized swimming competition was held at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships
1998 World Aquatics Championships
The 1998 World Aquatics Championships or the 8th FINA World Swimming Championships were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia between 8 January and 17 January 1998....
, in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
between 8 and 17 January 1998.
Overview
Synchronised swimming is one of four disciplines that has been contested at every World Aquatics Championships, along with swimmingSwimming at the World Aquatics Championships
The aquatics discipline of swimming has been the core component of every edition of the FINA World Aquatics Championships since its introduction in 1973.-Editions and events:...
, diving, and water polo. The 1998 competition was the seventh World Aquatics Championships. However, synchronised swimming is unique at the championships, in that only women compete in the discipline. For the 1998 edition, three events were contested; solo, duet, and team routines. The Russian team was dominant, winning the gold medal in all three events contested. Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:...
became only the fourth woman to win a gold medal in every discipline at the same championships, following Teresa Andersen in the first World Aquatics Championships
Synchronised swimming at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships, which took place in Belgrade.-Medals table:-Medal summary:...
in 1973, Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Waldo
Carolyn Jane Waldo, is a former synchronized swimmer from Canada.Competing both as a solo and as part of a duo with Michelle Cameron, Waldo experienced tremendous success in international competition...
in 1986
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
, and Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Becky Dyroen-Lancer
Rebekah Dyroen-Lancer is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion....
at the previous competition
Synchronised swimming at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships
These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships.-Medals table:-Medal summary:These are the results from the synchronised swimming competition at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships....
in 1994. North America had their worst showing ever at the World Aquatics Championships, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
did not win any medals in synchronised swimming for the first time ever. The United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
missed the podium in the solo and duet competitions, after winning at least one medal in those disciplines at every previous competition.
Medals table
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Medal summary
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RussiaOlga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova
Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:...
Maria Kisseleva
Maria Kisseleva
Mariya Aleksandrovna Kiselyova is a female swimmer from Russia. She competes in synchronised swimming and has won three Olympic golds and three golds in the world championships. In Russia, she is best known as a TV show presenter.-External links:**...
Anna Iouraeva
Olga Medvedeva
Olga Medvedeva
Olga Medvedeva is a Russian team handball player from Astrakhan, former Junior World Champion for Russia, and currently playing for the Norwegian club Larvik HK.- Club career :...
Anna Maslova
Olga Brusnikina
Olga Brusnikina
Olga Aleksandrovna Brusnikina is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and three times Olympic champion.She first attracted attention when, at the age of 14, she performed a solo routine at the 1993 World Junior Synchro championships...
Elena Azarova
Olga Novokchtchenova
Alexandra Vassina
Elena Barantseva
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JapanRaika Fujii
Yoko Isoda
Miho Kawabe
Mika Kawabe
Rei Jimbo
Akiko Miyazaki
Riho Nakajima
Miya Tachibana
Miya Tachibana
is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming from Ōtsu, Shiga. She received five Olympic medals at the 1996, the 2000 and the 2004 Summer Olympics. The silver medal from 2000 was in duet with Miho Takeda, and the same duet received a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.Tachibana began practicing...
Miho Takeda
Miho Takeda
is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming. She received five Olympic medals at the 1996, the 2000 and the 2004 Summer Olympics. The silver medal from 2000 was in Duet with Miya Tachibana, and the same duet received a silver medal also at the 2004 Olympics.She is a graduate of Ritsumeikan...
Yuko Yoneda
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United StatesCarrie Barton
Kara Duncan
Bridget Finn
Tracie Gayeski
Rebecca Jasontek
Rebecca Jasontek
Rebecca Jasontek is an American competitor in synchronized swimming.She won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, in the team competition.-References:...
Tina Kasid
Kristina Lum
Emily Marsh
Elicia Marshall
Kim Wurzel
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Multiple Medal Winners
Other than Sedakova, several other competitors won multiple medals. For Russia, Olga BrusnikinaOlga Brusnikina
Olga Aleksandrovna Brusnikina is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and three times Olympic champion.She first attracted attention when, at the age of 14, she performed a solo routine at the 1993 World Junior Synchro championships...
, won gold in the duet and team routines. Japan had two multiple winners; Miya Tachibana
Miya Tachibana
is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming from Ōtsu, Shiga. She received five Olympic medals at the 1996, the 2000 and the 2004 Summer Olympics. The silver medal from 2000 was in duet with Miho Takeda, and the same duet received a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.Tachibana began practicing...
won bronze in the solo, and silver with partner Miho Takeda
Miho Takeda
is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming. She received five Olympic medals at the 1996, the 2000 and the 2004 Summer Olympics. The silver medal from 2000 was in Duet with Miya Tachibana, and the same duet received a silver medal also at the 2004 Olympics.She is a graduate of Ritsumeikan...
in both the duet and team competitions. For France Virginie Dedieu
Virginie Dedieu
Virginie Dedieu is a French synchronized swimmer and Olympic medalist. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, in duet together with Myriam Lignot.-References:...
won a silver in the solo competition, and a bronze in the duet.
