China scored a breakthrough in another water sport. The synchronized swimming team arrived on the podium by scoring a bronze medal finish at the World Championships on Sunday.

It was history in the making for the Chinese Synchronized Swimming Team, taking its first medal at a World Championships. China spent more than 20 years chasing this moment. Team captain Zhang Xiaohuan talked about her pride in the accomplishment.

After the preliminary on Saturday, some referees commented that China's skill execution was first-class, which encouraged the girls.