Ukraine’s Anna Voloshyna competing in the women’s solo free routine preliminary round during the synchronised swimming competition . Some 2,500 athletes are competing in more than 200 events, including synchronised swimming, diving and water polo.

The 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships began in Budapest on Friday evening with a spectacular opening ceremony.

Vivienne Koch of Republic of Switzerland competes in Solo Technical preliminary.

Sam Dorman and Mike Hixon of the U.S. compete.

Giorgio Minisini and Manila Flamini of Italy pose with gold medals.

Michelle Zimmer of Germany competes in Solo Technical Women preliminary .

Armenia’s Vladimir Harutyunyan and Armenia’s Lev Sargsyan compete in the men’s 10m platform synchro final during the diving competition.

Mixed Duet Technical final – Atsushi Abe and Yumi Adachi of Japan compete.

Giovanni Tocci of Italy competes in 1m Springboard Men preliminary.