Ishchenko synchro swimming's winningest

Russia's Natalia Ishchenko has became the most decorated synchronised swimmer of all time.

The 29-year-old from Smolensk won her 21st major medal on Wednesday by taking gold in the individual freestyle at the world championships in Kazan.

Returning to action after having a baby, Ischenko racked up a score of 97.2333 to relegate China's Huang Xuechen to silver on 95.7000, while Spaniard Ona Carbonell claimed bronze on 94.9000pts.

Ischenko is a three-time Olympic champion and won the first of her 18 world titles in 2005. She is also a nine-time European champion.