Ranjuo Tomblin Wins Historic World Cup Gold in Paris

At the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Paris, 19-year-old Ranjuo Tomblin made history by winning the men's tech solo event, becoming the first British male to secure a World Cup medal in this discipline. He achieved a score of 214.3966, narrowly edging out competitors Eduard Kim of Kazakhstan and Spain's Jordi Caceres Iglesias. Tomblin expressed his surprise at the victory, emphasizing that he initially approached the event as a chance to test his routines. His success follows the recent achievements of British female swimmers, which have inspired him and instilled confidence in the newer generation of athletes. In a related performance, Tomblin and his duet partner, 17-year-old Holly Hughes, also secured gold in the mixed duet category, marking another historic first for Great Britain. The event served as a valuable opportunity for the Aquatics GB team to refine their routines ahead of future competitions.