FINA Synchronised Swimming World Trophy

The FINA Synchronised Swimming World Trophy is an annual, international synchronised swimming event, organized by FINA.[1] To highlight the beauty of synchronised swimming, this competition differ from other top-level international competitions: scores are given for the Artistic Impression only, accessories or equipment are permitted, etc. It was first held in 2006.[2]

For the event, 8-12 nations are invited to compete, based on their rankings from recent FINA World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Editions

NumberYearEventsLocationDates
I2006D, T, FC Moscow
II2007D, T, FC Rio de Janeiro
III2008DF, DT, TF, FC MadridDecember 5-7
IV2009S, DT, T, FC, SH MontrealNovember 27-29
V2010DT, T, FC, SH MoscowDecember 3-10
VI2011DT, T, FC, SH BeijingDecember 9-11
VII2012DT, T, FC, SH Mexico CityDecember 5-8
VIII2013DT, T, FC, SH Mexico CityDecember 5-8
IX2014DT, T, FC, SH BeijingDecember 13–14
X2015DT, T, FC, SH ShaoxingDecember 12–13
XI2016DT, T, FC, SH YangzhouNovember 26–27

Event codes: S= Free-Solo, D= Duet, DF= Duet-Free, DT= Duet-Thematic, T= Team, TF= Team-Free, FC= Free Combination, SH=Synchro Highlight routine.

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