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Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming is a sport combining elements of swimming, dance and gymnastics in which teams perform routines that are scored by a panel of judges on a scale of 1 to 10 based on several categories.

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Synchronized swimming

FINA

Sports; Synchronized swimming

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) is the International Federation (IF) recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competition in the aquatic ...

referee

Sports; Synchronized swimming

They are in charge of the meet, they ensure all of the FINA rules are followed and they would impose any penalties if they were warranted.

breaststroke

Sports; Synchronized swimming

In the breaststroke the legs and arms must be synchronized. The arms are allowed to make three different moves. The first move is out away from the swimmers body, then the arms go down toward the ...

nose clip

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a clip made of metal and covered with plastic and it prevents water from entering the sinuses when the swimmer is performing underwater movements.

announcer

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is the person who announces the competitors and after the routine is finished, announces the judge's scores.

arm action

Sports; Synchronized swimming

Swimmers use their arms to gain as much height as possible for artistic expression.

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