| Synchronised swimming at the 1994 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Saanich Commonwealth Place |
| Dates | 19–22 August 1994 |
The synchronised swimming competition at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia were held from 19 to 22 August at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Two medal events were included in the programme, women's duet and women's team.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (3 nations) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo [1] | Lisa Alexander  | Kerry Shacklock  | Celeste Ferraris  |
| Duet [2] | Lisa Alexander Erin Woodley | Kerry Shacklock Laila Vakil | Monique Downes Celeste Ferraris |
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