Because of a similarity to dance, it is sometimes called water ballet, especially in theatrical situations. The sport developed in the United States in the 1930s.
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A gymnast performing under water... A six-minute miler running without breathing... An ice skater perfecting figure movements in an unstable medium... A dancer's artistic flair in choreographing. routines... A water polo player's power and strength needed to extend out of the water... A long distance swimmer's lung capacity developed for endurance... Add that a combination of grace, fluidity, and SYNCRONIZATION of an entire team and you have just imagined the ENERGIZED ELEGANCE OF SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING! |
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