Japan National Team Dominates Acrobatic Routine Final at 102nd Japan Artistic Swimming Championships

The Japan National Team delivered a commanding performance to win the Acrobatic Routine Final at the 102nd Japan Artistic Swimming Championships, held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on May 22. The team posted an outstanding total score of 229.2262 points, far ahead of the rest of the field.

Japan earned 136.0262 points in Elements and 93.2000 points in Artistic Impression while successfully executing a highly difficult routine with a Total DD (Degree of Difficulty) of 24.937. Their routine combined exceptional synchronization, speed, technical precision, and dynamic acrobatic movements, showcasing the world-class standard of Japanese artistic swimming.

Imura Artistic Swimming Club A finished in second place with 183.8629 points, narrowly edging Kyoto Tohsui-kai Swimming Academy, which placed third with 183.8012 points. The battle for silver was decided by just 0.0617 points, highlighting the high level of competition among Japan’s leading clubs.

Athena AquaMates A placed fourth with 172.4127 points after attempting one of the competition’s higher-difficulty routines, while Kokushikan AS Club and A Club Chofu A rounded out the top six. Throughout the event, spectators were treated to a series of dramatic lifts, airborne acrobatic sequences, and highly expressive performances unique to the Acrobatic Routine discipline.

Modern artistic swimming continues to evolve into a sport that demands not only artistry and synchronization, but also elite athleticism, risk-taking, and advanced acrobatic execution. The performances seen at this year’s national championships reflected both the growing depth of talent in Japan and the country’s continued presence among the world’s elite in artistic swimming.