| What is Synchronized Swimming? | |
Synchronized Swimming: Synchronized swimming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers (either individuals, duets, teams or combos) performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music. Synchronized swimming demands advanced water skills, and requires great strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing, as well as exceptional breath control when upside down underwater. Developed in the early 1900s in Canada, it is a sport performed exclusively by women. In its early form it was sometimes known as "water ballet" so is not the case now. |
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This sport is very unique, and somewhat unheard of within athletics. It is a truely amazing sport that does not get the recognition that it deserves. All the women involved work very hard to make a very difficult sport look easy. All of which is done with a flashy swimsuit, some waterproof make-up, hair knoxed, and a smile on their faces.
To learn more about the history of synchronized swimming in the U.S. visit: USASynchro.org |
Below Are Some Videos of Routines Swam at Competitions |
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2008-2009 A-Team Competitive Routine
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2008-2009 B-Team Competitive Routine
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2008-2009 A-Team Competitive Trio
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2008-2009 A-Team Competitive Duet
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2008-2009 B-Team Competitive Duet
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2009 Duet - Just for the Show! |
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2009 Trio - Just for the Show! |
2008-2009 A-Team Competitive Solo |
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2009 Quartet - Just for the Show!
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2009 Penn State Synchro Team Routine - Just for the Show! |
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Below Are Some Videos of Routines Swam at Competitions and at Our 2008 Friends and Family Show: |
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2007-2008 Solo, Swam by Deanna Lentz |
2007-2008 B-Team, Swam by Arielle, Anita, Katie, Kristin, & Miranda |
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2007-2008 Duet, Swam by Carrie Adair & Clare Abdalla |
2007-2008 Duet, Swam by Rebecca Colabaugh & Kate Farley |
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2007-2008 A-Team, Swam by Carrie, Clare, Deanna, Kate, & Rebecca |
2007-2008 Friends and Family Show Extra Routine |
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