Israel Secures Two Finals Spots at 2026 European Artistic Swimming Championships
The Israeli artistic swimming team opened its participation at the 2026 European Championships in Paris with notable success, reaching two finals in the duet events. On July 31, athletes Katy Konin from Hapoel Jerusalem and Aya Mazor from Maccabi Mazkeret Batya scored 245.0557 points in the morning free duet preliminaries, placing 11th and advancing to the final round among the top 12 duets.
In the evening, the pair competed in the technical duet final, which was held without preliminaries, and finished 10th with 260.6284 points. This performance marked the first time the duo executed a clean technical routine, successfully completing difficult elements without penalties or falls. Their score placed Israel ahead of strong teams from Georgia, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
This strong start on the first day of the European Championships sets a positive tone for the Israeli team, with Konin and Mazor scheduled to return for the free duet final the following evening. Their achievements highlight Israel's growing presence in European artistic swimming competitions.
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