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Chinese artistic swim sister duo bag back-to-back golds at Doha swimming Worlds

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DOHA: Following their impressive performance that helped China clinch the team acrobatic gold, twin sisters Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi secured a back-to-back victory in the duet technical event at the World Aquatics Championships here on Monday.

Accompanied by traditional Chinese music, the twins showcased a performance themed “Lotus,” blending softness with strength to earn a remarkable score of 266.0484. Kate Shortman and Isabelle Thorpe of Britain trailed by 6.4883 points to take the silver medal, while Spain’s Alisa Ozhogina Ozhogin and Iris Tio Casas claimed the bronze.

“We want to incorporate Chinese elements, which is quite different from the styles of most teams. We are delighted that our performance has been recognized,” said Qianyi, the younger sister.

As they were not exuberant while awaiting the judges’ scores, the twins left the audience speculating whether some unforeseen mistakes occurred during their performance.

“We are well aware of our performance and are satisfied with it. You might not see us overly excited because we are already composed about the event,” explained Qianyi.

The twins didn’t live up to expectations at the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships, but showcased a more mature performance this time.

“It was the setback we faced back then that made our mindset more resilient,” said Qianyi. “We’ve already secured our Olympic qualification, so coming to Doha, our goal is to enjoy the stage. We hope to carry this forward in the upcoming events.”

Throughout this Olympic cycle, the 27-year-old sisters have juggled both duet and team events. They are set to participate in the duet free and team technical events in Doha.

The intense schedule poses a significant physical challenge, with the pair waking up at 5 a.m. for Monday afternoon’s event, and they only had a nap of less than half an hour in between their preparation.

“Undoubtedly, the Championships has the most demanding schedules, so fatigue is inevitable. It presents a certain challenge for us, but we are well-prepared,” they said.

With the Paris Olympics just five months away, the twins are eyeing their primary goal.

“Every athlete hopes her efforts will turn into the best rewards. We aspire to stand on the podium and realize our dreams,” said Liuyi.

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