Synchronized Swimming At The Olympics The history synchronized swimming was developed from water ballet. In 1939 thefirst synchronized swimming contest was held. It was between Wright Junior http://library.thinkquest.org/J002862/swimming.htm
Extractions: Synchronized swimming was developed from water ballet. In 1939 the first Synchronized Swimming contest was held. It was between Wright Junior College and the Chicago Teacher's College. The Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. found out about the sport of Synchronized Swimming in 1941. Then in 1955 in Mexico City the sport became an event in the Pan American Games. The first time it was in the Olympic games was in 1984 in Los Angeles. In synchronized swimming, the athletes that are competing do dance moves in the water that have been choreographed to music. The people that are competing have to have good body strength and grace. A team consists of 8 members. There is also a solo and a duet competition version of the sport. The swimmers are graded on their performance by a panel of judges on a scale from to 10. The score is based on the accuracy, the timing, height, stability, and control over the figures they make. During the routine the swimmers have to do a list of elements, a combination of figures, and different swimming strokes. They have to be in a special order. There is also a time when the swimmers get to create their own strokes and figures. In the Olympics Three events are currently recognized internationally in synchronized swimming: solo, duet and team (eight swimmers). The competitive rules and manner of judging are similar to such sports as figure skating and gymnastics. In the 1996 Olympics, the team event replaced solo and duet competition, which had been a part of the Olympic program since 1984. However, duets will be reintroduced for the 2000 Olympic Games.
Athens Olympic Games Blog It was the first time in olympic history that five men broke 10 seconds in An olympic synchronized swimmer will head to jail after she competes in the http://www.livingroom.org.au/olympics/
Extractions: May 2004 "US President George W. Bush's re-election campaign will continue to run a television advertisement that mentions the Olympics, despite questions about whether that violates the by-laws for the Games. US Olympic Committee officials had contacted the campaign about the ad and were awaiting a reply, USOC spokesman Darryl Seibel said in Athens today.
Olympic History For the first time in olympic history the Games were held in Canada. The proudwomen and girls of the synchronized swim team, their routine set to music http://www.caaws.ca/olympics/2004/history/women_greats.cfm
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Extractions: February 2004 return to homepage Qualifying for an Olympic Team is a dream that many people in the world see every time they close their eyes. When, after years of hard work and sacrifice, the Olympic Trials finally come, it can be a very tense situation. In many circumstances best friends compete against one another for just one spot on a Team. This time of year we are hearing stories about athletes that have made the Olympic team, but there are also those that just miss the opportunity. Dreams are being made, and they are also being let go. Unfortunately, only a few of this countries' most talented athletes are able to take part in the Olympic Games. In my own experience, I have seen amazing shows of sportsmanship from athletes that just miss the Team. I think it is the epitome of excellence when a runner-up congratulates the winner of a competition. That is what sport can teach us - sport it is not just physical achievement, but we learn emotional strength and maturity. The two athletes that narrowly missed our Olympic Team in 1996 were examples for all of us. Their exceptional character and sportsmanship will long be remembered. The Olympic Games in Athens begin just 108 days from today. The Olympic flame is in
Synchronized Swimming: An American History synchronized swimming An American history. Format, Paperback Epilogue TheFuture of synchronized swimming in the 21st Century, 191, (8) http://www.thattechnicalbookstore.com/b0786419482.htm
Extractions: "Among the topics covered are competition development, development around the United States, rules and technical changes, and leadership (from volunteers to a National Office). Four appendices list major award winners, U.S. National Champions, the results of major international competitions, and U.S. participation in international events"Provided by publisher. Acknowledgments v Preface 1 The Beginnings 2 The Emerging Sport: 1937-45 3 Expansion and Structural Evolution: 1946-51 4 Reshaping and Growing - The West Emerges: 1952-56 5 Growing Pains Here, Promotion Overseas: 1957-62 6 Change, Change, and Still More Change: 1963-68 7 New Programs, New Ideas, Here and Abroad: 1969-75
History Of Swimming: Information From Answers.com history of swimming swimming has been known since prehistoric times. synchronized swimming started in the late 19th century, and the first competition http://www.answers.com/topic/history-of-swimming
Extractions: showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping History of swimming Wikipedia History of swimming Swimming has been known since prehistoric times. Drawings from the Stone Age were found in "the cave of swimmers" near Wadi Sora (or Sura) in the southwestern part of Egypt . Written references date from 2000 B.C. , including Gilgamesh , the Iliad , the Odyssey , the Bible (Ezekiel 47:5, Acts 27:42, Isaiah 25:11), Beowulf , and other sagas. In Nicolas Wynman, German professor of languages, wrote the first swimming book, "Colymbetes". Competitive swimming in Europe started around , mostly using breaststroke . The front crawl , then called the trudgen , was introduced in by John Arthur Trudgen, copying it from Native Americans . Swimming was part of the first modern Olympic games in in Athens . In the trudgen was improved by Richard Cavill, using the flutter kick. In , the world swimming association, Federation Internationale de Natation de Amateur (FINA) , was formed. Butterfly was first a variant of breaststroke , until it was accepted as a separate style in Drawings from the Stone Age were found in "the cave of swimmers" near Wadi Sora (or Sura) in the southwestern part of Egypt near Libya . These pictures seem to show breaststroke or dog paddle , although it may also be possible that the movements have a ritual meaning unrelated to swimming. This cave is also featured in the movie
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Extractions: (The act of swimming) Swimming has been known since prehistoric times. Drawings from the ((archeology) the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone implements) Stone Age were found in "the cave of swimmers" near Wadi Sora (or Sura) in the southwestern part of (A republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC) Egypt . Written references date from (Click link for more info and facts about 2000 B.C.) 2000 B.C. , including (A legendary Sumerian king who was the hero of an epic collection of mythic stories) Gilgamesh , the (A Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy) Iliad , the (A long wandering and eventful journey) Odyssey , the (The sacred writings of the Christian religions) Bible (Ezekiel 47:5, Acts 27:42, Isaiah 25:11), (The legendary hero of an anonymous Old English epic poem composed in the early 8th century; he slays a monster and becomes king but dies fighting a dragon) Beowulf , and other sagas. In 1538 Nicolas Wynman
Synchronized World Wide Aquatics Provides a summary of olympic synchronized swimming includinghistory, judging and events information. http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/dir/Sports/Water_Sports/Swimming_and_Diving/Synchro
Extractions: Contact Us Help Search Canada Site ... WHM You are here: Home Commemorative Dates Women's History Month Did you know that October is Women's History Month in Canada? This special month gives us a chance to celebrate and learn more about the great accomplishments and contributions of women throughout Canadian history. This year, the theme is Women and Sports - Champions Forever! Today, more than ever before, girls and women can participate in all kinds of sports and physical activities! You don't have to look very far to find examples of women who are sport champions. Who can forget the Canadian Women's National Hockey Team's gold medal victory after an exciting match against their American rivals at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City? Believe it or not, not too long ago, running shoes and playing fields were for boys and men only. Girls and women were not allowed to participate in sport activities! Over the years, they had to work really hard to get into the game and play the sports that we take for granted today. A real obstacle race...
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KTVU.com - Olympics 2004 Kozlova got what they wanted an olympic medal in synchronized swimming. olympics Slideshow Santa Clara s KozlovaBartosik Two swimming As One http://www.ktvu.com/olympics2004/
Extractions: Special Election Dating Employment Travel ... Bayinsider.com Daily Schedules Click on a date in blue to see a list of scheduled events. Slideshows Olympics Slideshow: Finally Tears Of Joy For War-Torn Iraq The Iraqi soccer team came into the Athens with little hope for success. But in sports anything is possible. More Details Olympics Slideshow: Good Bye Fab Five And Thanks Olympics Slideshow: Red, White And Blue Sweep In The Men's 200 Olympics Slideshow: A Cardinal Shade Of Bronze In Water Polo ... Olympic Slideshow: Teammates For Life Survey What event do you most look forward to during the summer Olympic games? Basketball Results Match Point Diary Walsh Defends FIVB Beach French Open If there was any need for validation, former Stanford and Archbishop Mitty star Kerri Walsh proved she is the best beach volleyball player in the world as she and fill-in teammate Rachel Wacholder claimed the title at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Tour's World Series 13 event Sunday in Marseille, France. More Details May-Walsh Win FIVB Swiss Crown May-Walsh Win Hellas Open May-Walsh Win Brazilian Open ... Cal's Golden Girl Gets A Warm Homecoming Ushered in by the Cal band, former Golden Bears swimming star Natalie Coughlin was welcomed home Wednesday from the Athens Olympics where she emerged as one of America's brightest stars winning five medals including a pair of golds.
SI.com - Olympics Athens Primer Interactive explainer on top sports and olympic features. Rhythmic gymnastics. synchronized swimming. Trampoline. None of the above http://www.cnn.com/SPORTS/OLYMPICS/
Extractions: THE WEB SI.com Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps and Peter Vanderkaay celebrate winning the 4 x 200 freestyle. Simon Bruty/SI History was front and center in Athens, where the greatest race produced the most unlikely winner : the host. And for that, SI.com's Rick Reilly is grateful and repentant Quirky tales Quotes Top performances ... Cutting sports?
USA WEEKEND Magazine synchronized swimmers are trained to hold their breath for up to two minutes at a team has lost only two games in olympic history in 1972 and 1988. http://www.usaweekend.com/04_issues/040808/040808olympic_daybook.html
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Extractions: Skip over navigation Home Parks and Recreation Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Fort Lauderdale's swimming heritage dates back to the Civitan raft off Las Olas Boulevard and the monumental Casino Pool, which followed in 1928. As the first pool of Olympic size (50m x 20m) in Florida, it remained at the forefront of the swimming scene for nearly half a century and consequently witnessed a great deal of American swimming history. Located directly on the beach at what is now known as D.C. Alexander Park, just south of Las Olas Boulevard, this beautiful Spanish-style facility was engineered by Clifford Root and filled twice a week with salt water directly from the Atlantic Ocean.. The Casino Pool (1928-1966) was home to the nation's top swimmers for decades, namely, Katherine Rawls , Fort Lauderdale's first celebrity of sport and international athletic ambassador. The pool cost $150,000, and measured 50.38 meters by 18.3 meters, or 20 yards by 55 yards.
History News Network Of course, the ancient Olympics weren t just about sports. They were a religiousfestival. You get table tennis and synchronized swimming. http://hnn.us/blogs/entries/6203.html
Extractions: @import url("/css/style.css"); Search HNN: HNN Articles Hot Topics Books Features ... From the Washington Post (July 10 2004): Sure, these newfangled modern Olympics are fun, I suppose, but take it from an old-timer, they ain't nothing compared with the Olympics we had back in the ancient days. Geez, you shoulda been there. Everybody's getting all fired up because the 2004 Olympics will be held in Greece, where the Olympics were invented nearly 28 centuries ago, but let me tell you, it's not going to be the same. They just don't make Olympics like they did back in 700 B.C. Nowadays, these fancypants athletes wear all these spiffy costumes Lycra, nylon, spandex. Back in the old days, the athletes competed buck naked, except for a coating of olive oil and they looked great. Today, if an athlete showed up naked, they'd probably throw him in the hoosegow. I guess that's what happens when you let the ladies come watch the Games. These days, they got so many sports you can hardly keep track of them: badminton, table tennis, synchronized swimming and who knows what else. In the old days, we stuck to your basic tried-and-true sports: your running, your wrestling, your chariot racing, your pankration.
History News Network Sure, these newfangled modern Olympics are fun, I suppose, but take it from anoldtimer, You get table tennis and synchronized swimming. http://hnn.us/roundup/entries/6203.html
Extractions: @import url("/css/style.css"); Search HNN: HNN Articles Hot Topics Books Features ... From the Washington Post (July 10 2004): Sure, these newfangled modern Olympics are fun, I suppose, but take it from an old-timer, they ain't nothing compared with the Olympics we had back in the ancient days. Geez, you shoulda been there. Everybody's getting all fired up because the 2004 Olympics will be held in Greece, where the Olympics were invented nearly 28 centuries ago, but let me tell you, it's not going to be the same. They just don't make Olympics like they did back in 700 B.C. Nowadays, these fancypants athletes wear all these spiffy costumes Lycra, nylon, spandex. Back in the old days, the athletes competed buck naked, except for a coating of olive oil and they looked great. Today, if an athlete showed up naked, they'd probably throw him in the hoosegow. I guess that's what happens when you let the ladies come watch the Games. These days, they got so many sports you can hardly keep track of them: badminton, table tennis, synchronized swimming and who knows what else. In the old days, we stuck to your basic tried-and-true sports: your running, your wrestling, your chariot racing, your pankration.
