synchronized swimming

synchronized swimming
syn′chronized swim′ming
n.
spog a sport in which swimmers complete various figures and synchronized movements to music and are judged for body position, control, and the degree of difficulty of the moves

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  • Synchronized swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics — was held in the Olympic Aquatic Centre where 104 competitors challenged for 2 gold medals in the duet and team events. Each event was made up of a technical and free routine with the points added together to determine the medalists.Medal… …   Wikipedia

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  • Synchronized swimming at the Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming has been contested at the Summer Olympics since the 1984 Games. The current Olympic program has competition in duet and team events, but in past games, a solo event was also contested. The United States, Canada and Japan… …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 18 to August 23, at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.Medalists Duet References …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming was introduced to the Olympic Games at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with two events, both for women only.Medal summaryMedal tableReferences* …   Wikipedia

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