US Synchronized Swimming

U.S. synchronized swimming, now called artistic swimming, is a highly skilled sport combining swimming, dance, and gymnastics. Athletes perform coordinated routines in the water, executing precise movements and complex patterns to music. It requires strength, flexibility, breath control, and artistic expression. Competitions involve solo, duet, and team performances judged on technical skill and artistic impression. The sport emphasizes synchronization, choreography, and overall presentation, showcasing athletes’ athleticism and creativity. As an Olympic sport, it highlights coordination, musicality, and visual artistry, fostering teamwork and discipline among competitors.