Synchronised Swimming
Swimming, Dance & Gymnastics all in 1 sport!
Artistic swimming is governed internationally by FINA, and has been part of the Summer Olympics programme since 1984.
Synchronised swimming demands advanced water skills, requires great strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry
and precise timing, as well as exceptional breath control when upside down underwater. Competitors show off their
strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines. Swimmers perform two routines for
judges, one technical and one free, as well as age group routines and figures.
Synchronized swimming is both an
individual and team sport. Swimmers compete individually during figures, and then as a team during the routine. Figures
are made up of a combination of skills and positions that often require control, strength, and flexibility. Swimmers are
ranked individually for this part of the competition. The routine involves teamwork and synchronisation. It is
choreographed to music and often has a theme.