The three day competition was held at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park, which was also the site of the 2007 Pan American Games. The competition is unlike any other FINA event as it focuses primarily on artistic impression. The format included the duet, team and combination routine events and crowned an overall winner based on the highest sum of results.
Russia finished in the top overall point position with 296.333 points. Spain followed in second place with 295.000 points while the United States grabbed the third overall point total with 291.334 points. Japan finished in the fourth place position with 282.666 points. For complete results and more information, check www.cbda.org.br.
About United States Synchronized Swimming: United States Synchronized Swimming (USSS) serves as the National Governing Body for the sport of synchronized swimming. The mission statement of USSS is "to provide leadership and resources for the promotion and growth of synchronized swimming, to achieve competitive excellence at all levels and to develop broad based participation." For more information, visit USA Synchronized Swimming on-line
