Synchro Knights Make History with 18 Podium Finishes at Hungarian Cup 2026

Maltese artistic swimming club Synchro Knights enjoyed a historic outing at the XXXIV Hungarian Cup 2026 in Budapest, securing 18 podium finishes, three scoring records and the Overall Senior Championship title.

Held between November 5 and 8, the competition featured 22 clubs and national teams from seven countries, with Synchro Knights fielding an impressive delegation of 38 athletes.

Among the standout performances, Ayana Cassar Borg and Grace Pace claimed bronze in the Youth Free Duet with a national record score of 199.6442.

Emily Ruggier and Nicole Tomic Felice secured silver in the Senior Technical Duet, setting another national record with 228.8358 points.

Meanwhile, Ruggier and Valentina Marchi captured gold in the Senior Free Duet, achieving a historic Artistic Impression score of 110.3250.

Ruggier also delivered an exceptional individual performance, competing in 10 routines and winning seven medals.

The club celebrated further milestones by introducing mixed U10 duets and teams featuring boys, while expanding its participation across junior and senior team categories.

The successful campaign concluded with Synchro Knights being crowned Overall Senior Champions, marking another significant achievement for Maltese artistic swimming and highlighting the dedication of its athletes and coaching staff.

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