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Synchronized Dwimming
A Brief History:
Synchronized swimming
is sport which defies all outward appearances. To the casual observer,
a syncro swimmer seems to glide effortlessly through the water. In reality
the routine involves technique, artistry, strengh and endurance.
About half of a swimmer's
routine is performed with head underwater. While in this position, the
syncro swimmer keeps their legs in the air, above water, executing a series
of kicks, spins, and choreographed movements. There are similar moves
done with the head above water as well. In these cases, the syncro swimmer
must show artistic skill and flair while, in many instances, keeping the
body out of the water from the waist up.
As in figure skating,
a panel of judges mark the competitors on technical merit and artistic
impression. Technical merit, which is 60 per cent of the total mark, includes
the execution, synchronization and degree of difficulty of a swimmers
routine. Artistic impression, the remaining 40 per cent of the score,
is based on choreography, music interpretation, and presentation.
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