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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.
