Singapore — The world turned its attention to the shimmering waters of Singapore as the 2025 World Aquatics Championships continued with the artistic swimming team technical final. Broadcast live and available through CBC Sports, the competition drew global audiences to witness the synchronization, strength, and artistry of the sport’s top teams.
For nearly 1 hour and 38 minutes, elite teams from around the world performed choreographed routines requiring precision, athleticism, and flawless teamwork. Each team was judged on execution, difficulty, and artistic impression — the foundation of the sport formerly known as synchronized swimming.
While the full results are still filtering in, this final marked an important milestone in the championships, spotlighting a sport that blends dance, endurance, and aquatic skill.
Delayed Events: This year’s championship has seen a number of disruptions, particularly in open water swimming, which was postponed multiple times due to poor water quality.
Notable Absences: Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey, the reigning women’s 200m freestyle champion, pulled out of the competition, and Penny Oleksiak’s withdrawal has raised questions about Canada’s relay chances.
More Artistic Swimming Ahead: Fans can still catch the duet technical, solo technical, and free final routines for both women and men, streamed in full via CBC.
Artistic swimming often flies under the radar, yet it is one of the most demanding sports — combining athleticism, breath control, musical timing, and visual artistry. The Singapore finals reminded viewers just how much dedication and discipline go into every lift, spin, and perfectly-timed dive.
As the World Aquatics Championships continue, the artistic swimming events serve as a celebration of grace, strength, and teamwork — inspiring a new generation of athletes and audiences alike.
