Isabelle Thorpe and Ranjuo Tomblin Shine with Gold at Artistic Swimming World Cup
Great Britain showcased their dominance at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Pontevedra, Spain, securing three gold medals over the weekend. Isabelle Thorpe, the 25-year-old Olympic silver medallist, and Ranjuo Tomblin, the 20-year-old European champion, led the charge by winning the mixed duet technical event on Friday. Their exceptional performance highlighted a combination of power and precision, marking their third victory in mixed duet events at World Cup competitions during the 2026 season. On Saturday, Tomblin further distinguished himself by clinching gold in the men's solo free event, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's best male artistic swimmers. The duo capped off their impressive weekend with a strong showing in the mixed duet free on Sunday, achieving their fourth gold of the season together with a score of 259.5159 points. Their remarkable achievements underscore Great Britain's ongoing success in the sport and set a high bar for future competitions.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-31