SYDNEY -- Japan lifted perfect 10s from the Sydney International Aquatic Center on Friday but had to be satisfied with a second Olympic silver in the battle with Russia for world dominance in synchronized swimming.
The eight-member Japanese team aced the artistic impression component of its final free routine for a score of 40.000, surpassing the more highly favored Russians' score of 39.733.
"Seeing 10s was a first-time experience for me. It looks beautiful," said Miho Takeda, who combined with team captain Miya Tachibana to win silver in the duet final Tuesday.
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