FINA Aquatics 2017, 2nd day – Four different countries get the first four gold medals in Hungary

Maddison Keeney of Australia triumphed in the women’s 1 m springboard diving event of the 17th World Aquatics Championships in Budapest on Saturday. Qian Ren and Junjie Lian of China won the mixed 10 m synchronised diving event. Marc-Antoine Olivier of France triumphed in the men’s 5 km open water swimming event of the 17th World Aquatics Championships in Balatonfüred, in western Hungary. Svetlana Kolesnichenko of Russia won the synchro swimming solo technical event.

Opening ceremony in Balatonfüred

The 17th FINA World Championship have officially started in Balatonfüred (Lake Balaton) as well. At the opening ceremony FINA President Julio César Maglione praised the accomplishment of organisers. The President expressed his gratitude for Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, István Bóka, the Mayor of host city, Balatonfüred and FINA’s Hungarian Vice-President Tamás Gyárfás in particular. According to Maglione, Balatonfüred will serve as a great and worthwhile venue for the open water swimming tournament.

In his speech István Bóka, Mayor of Balatonfüred emphasized, that the city has been committed to open water swimming since 2014 and there are long term plans. “All the facilities were completed in time, and the World Championships enhance the reputation of the city” said Bóka.

The opening ceremony featured a half-an-hour fashion show by famous Hungarian designer Kati Zoob. The collection was primarily inspired by the traditions of Anna Ball held in Balatonfüred every year.

Australian victory in women’s 1 m springboard diving

Maddison Keeney (AUS) became  the second world champion in this event  representing Australia after Irina Lashko (AUS) won in 2003.2003  was also the last time China failed to make it to the podium in this event. Chen Yiwen (CHN) finished fourth.Nadezhda Bazhina (RUS) claimed silver, the best Russian result in this event since Yulia Pakhalina (RUS) won the world title in 2009.With Elena Bertocchi  (ITA) claiming the bronze medal, Italy are the only country with at least one medal in this event in the last four editions (including 2017).

Results:

1. Maddison Keeney (AUS) 314.95 points

2. Nadezhda Bazhina (RUS) 304.70

3. Elena Bertocchi (ITA) 296.40

Chinese victory in mixed 10 m synchronised diving event