Natalia Ischenko - credit: Han Yuqing (Xinhua)
The 24-year-old Ishchenko said: "I have started to prepare my Swan Lake since the beginning of this year. Comparing with the previous Swans, my routine is more difficult and artistic."
Shi Xin from China took the silver in 95.500, which was the best solo result for the country in the world competitions. Shi, who had a surgery on her left leg by inserting a steel bar in 2006, said: "I really don't want to recall the hard times during my surgery, recovery and train. I don't want to show my fragility. I hope I can show my best and persistence in the water."
Shi Xin - credit: Han Yuqing (Xinhua)
Canada's Marie-Pier Boudreau-Gagnon came to third in 95.250 with the background music Feeling Good by Mose, however she was not feeling good. The 27-year-old Canadian said: "I'm a little bit disappointed. I was expecting a better result for the second place."
The four-day FINA Synchronised Swimming World Cup will come to an end on Sept. 19 after the team competition is finished.