Synchronized swimming at the 2010 Asian Games | |
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Venue | Foshan Aquatics Center |
Dates | 19 November 2010 – 21 November 2010 |
Competitors | 69 from 9 nations |
Synchronized swimming at the 2010 Asian Games was held in Foshan Aquatics Centre, Guangzhou, China from November 19 to 21, 2010. Only women's events were held in three competitions. China dominated the competition by winning all three gold medals ahead of Japan with three silver medals.
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Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
Totals (5 Nations) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
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China participated and hosted the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou on 12–27 November 2010. Japan participated in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China on 12–27 November 2010. Kazakhstan will participate in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou from 12 November to 27 November 2010. |
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