China Wins First Artistic Swimming Gold

China captured its first Olympic gold in the artistic swimming team event at the Paris Olympics, scoring 996.1389 points, followed by the United States with silver and Spain with bronze. This marks a significant achievement for China, who had previously won silver in the last three Games. The event took place in the absence of Russia, historically dominant in the sport. Meanwhile, China's overall Olympic performance has been strong, although it faces ongoing doping allegations. The United States finished the pool swimming events with the most event wins and the highest number of individual medals. Despite criticism, China's Zhang Yufei stood out with six total medals, highlighting the competitive nature of the Games.