Zhang Boheng of China competes in parallel bars event of men's qualifications at the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, Britain, Oct 31, 2022. (MENG DINGBO / XINHUA)

LIVERPOOL - China's men staged a great show to clinch the team title at the 51st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships here on Wednesday.

Although China placed only fourth after a below-par performance in qualification on Monday, the Olympic bronze medal winners found their form in time to lead the final after competing on the first three apparatuses and kept their top position until the end with 257.858 points

Although China placed only fourth after a below-par performance in qualification on Monday, the Olympic bronze medal winners found their form in time to lead the final after competing on the first three apparatuses and kept their top position until the end with 257.858 points.

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Traditional powerhouses Japan suffered several errors, especially on the pommel horse. They had to settle for second with 253.395 points, more than seven points less than they had collected from the qualification.

Host nation Britain came from behind to finish third with 247.229 points.