Chigireva won the solo technical program at the first stage of the Russian Synchronized Swimming Grand Prix

Double Olympic champion Vlada Chigireva won with a solo technical program at the first stage of the Russian Grand Prix in synchronized swimming.

Chigireva scored 95.2986 points for her new production “Phoenix”. The second was Valeria Popova – 90.1488, the third – Elizaveta Chizhova (85.5014). The first stage of the Grand Prix takes place in Khanty-Mansiysk.

— The All-Russian competition “The Pearl of Ugra” is traditionally held here, so it is not a new place for us. However, this year the event has a new, higher status: the first stage of the Grand Prix. The pool here is very interesting, bright and, judging by the reviews, it is convenient for athletes and judges. Every year we always receive very positive feedback on the quality of the competitions in Khanty-Mansiysk,” commented Nikita Belousov, vice-president of the Russian Synchronized Swimming Federation, on the level of the tournament for .