Summary Russia's Natalia Ishchenko became the most decorated synchronised swimmer of all time on Wednesday.
KAZAN (AFP) - Russia s Natalia Ishchenko became the most decorated synchronised swimmer of all time on Wednesday as she won her 21st major medal by taking gold in the individual freestyle at the world championships in Kazan.
Returning to action after having a baby, Ischenko racked up a score of 97.2333 to relegate China s Huang Xuechen into silver position on 95.7000, while Spaniard Ona Carbonell claimed bronze on 94.9000pts.
The 29-year-old from Smolensk is a three-time Olympic champion and won the first of her 18 world titles in 2005. She is also a nine-time European champion.
