Artistic swimming Olympics

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Når synkronsvømning bliver kunst – og hvad skete der med mændene?

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Kunne mænd deltage ved OL i kunstnerisk svømning? Vi dykker ned i de muskelfyldte drømme og skuffelser!

Kunstnerisk svømning, tidligere kendt som synkronsvømning, har gennemgået en bemærkelsesværdig forvandling på den olympiske scene. Med nye navne og mere muskuløse atleter har denne discipline kun gjort sit indtog som en af de mest spændende sportsgrene blandt ikke bare konkurrencens spidser, men også blandt publikum. Atletenes dygtighed er steget, og deres evner inden for både teknik og koreografi er i konstant udvikling. Selv de mest risikable tricks er blevet hverdag i denne smukke sport, hvor vandet reelt er en del af scenen.

Imidlertid har denne udvikling ikke været uden problemer. For første gang i Paris vil mænd have muligheden for at konkurrere i holdkonkurrencen i kunstnerisk svømning. Men her er skuffelsen: ikke en eneste mandlig svømmer har tilmeldt sig konkurrencen. Dette rejser spørgsmålet om, hvorfor kun kvinder har haft overvægt i sporten, og hvad der skal gøres for at inkludere flere mænd i denne disciplin fremadrettet. Det indikerer at trods større muligheder, har mændene haft svært ved at bryde ind i en kvindedomineret arena.

Måske er det tid til at tænke anderledes om, hvordan kunstnerisk svømning præsenteres. Med en stigende interesse for at udvide mangfoldigheden i sportsverdenen, kunne kunstnerisk svømning være den perfekte platform at inkludere mænd i. Traumer af stigmatisering, der holder mange mænd tilbage, kunne potentielt overvindes med et solidt støtteprogram og mere synlighed i mediebilledet. Indtil da må vi vente og se, hvordan konkurrencen vil forme sig i fremtiden.

Kunstnerisk svømning er ikke kun en fornøjelse for øjet; det kræver også en utroligt høj grad af kondition, koordination og teamwork. For at give lidt perspektiv, kan det nævnes, at sportsudøvere skal kunne holde vejret i op til 30 sekunder, mens de udfører komplekse bevægelser under vand. Et andet interessant faktum er, at kunstnerisk svømning er en sport, der er blevet standardiseret fra en form for sjov underholdning til en strengt reguleret konkurrence med præcise bedømmelseskriterier. Her er vi vidne til den smukke sammenblanding af sport, kunst og kultur!

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Olympic synchronized swimming has more muscle, more tricks and ... (The Washington Post)

The sport has a new name -- artistic swimming -- as well as more muscular athletes and more risky tricks.

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How lifelong dream turned to ashes for male synchronised swimmers (The Times)

Men were allowed to compete in team event at artistic swimming for the first time in Paris – but not a single one will do so.

New-look artistic swimming team competition kicks off with United ... (NBC Olympics)

The 2024 Olympic artistic swimming team competition gets underway Monday, and for the first time since 2008, the United States is in the field.

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Artistic swimming at 2024 Paris Olympics: How it works, Team USA ... (USA TODAY)

Artistic swimming, sometimes known as synchronized swimming, made its Olympics debut in 1984. Here's everything to know for Paris.

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Yes, Men Can Compete in Artistic Swimming at the 2024 Paris ... (PEOPLE.com)

A new rule change now allows men to compete in artistic swimming for the first time in Olympic history.

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Google Doodle Today: Day 10 Celebrates Artistic Swimming at Paris ... (NewsX)

In honor of the Paris Olympic Games 2024, Google has released a charming Google Doodle dedicated to artistic swimming, - Newsx.

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Google Doodle Celebrates Artistic Swimming At Paris Olympic ... (ABP Live)

The competition for artistic swimming at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 is set to take place from August 5 to August 11 at the Paris Aquatics Centre.

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Against the Tide: Artistic Swimming in Egypt's Cultural Landscape ... (Egyptian Streets)

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What Happened to Synchronized Swimming? How Artistic ... (PINKVILLA)

What happened to Synchronized swimming in the Olympics? And when was the 40-year-old sport replaced by Artistic swimming? Here's all you need to know.

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Synchronized Swimming's History Explains Why No Men Will ... (TIME)

For the first time, men are permitted to compete in artistic swimming at the 2024 Olympics. But none will.

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Olympics: Artistic Swimming Competitions Now Open To Men ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

For the first time in Olympic history, men are allowed to be a part of the artistic swimming teams for the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to NBC Olympics, ...

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Artistic swimming Olympics schedule: Men allowed to compete for ... (NBC New York)

Artistic swimming, used to be known as synchronized swimming, is about to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics with its inclusion of male athletes.

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What Artistic Swimmers Wish You Knew About This Absolutely ... (SELF)

We asked Daniella Ramirez about the skills and intense training it takes for elite artistic swimmers to compete for the gold medal in the Paris 2024 ...

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Artistic swimming due to kick off in Paris – without any men (CNN)

The artistic swimming competition begins today at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with one major change compared with previous games: Men are allowed to compete ...

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How to watch Artistic Swimming at the 2024 Olympics for free (New York Post)

Team USA is one of 10 countries competing in artistic a.k.a. synchronized swimming at the 2024 Olympics. The competition begins on August 5 on Peacock.

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Artistic Swimming at 2024 Olympics: How It's Changed and How to ... (Newsweek)

Artistic swimming, blending acrobatics with music, debuted at the 1984 Olympics. Men will compete in the team event at Paris 2024.

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Paris 2024 artistic swimming: How duo Kate Shortman and Izzy ... (Olympics)

Discover how Shortman and Thorpe have come a long way from 14th at Tokyo 2020 to targeting a podium place at Paris 2024.

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How to watch Team USA in Artistic Swimming at the Paris Olympics ... (mlive.com)

The United States' artistic swimming team is returning to the Olympics for the first time since it competed in Beijing in 2008.

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Isabelle Thorpe hopes performances in Paris raises profile of the sport (The Home of Swimming | Swimming.org)

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games underway, we're taking a closer look at the some of the English athletes that will be competing in the French capital.

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Artistic swimming in the Olympics: How it works, where to watch and ... (NBC Chicago)

A new wrinkle has been added to artistic swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and teams are having to add new elements to their routines in order to get on ...

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Is artistic swimming the same as synchronized swimming? How to ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Here's what to know about artistic swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including why the event changed its name from synchronized swimming.

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With Russians absent, China leads after team technical routine at ... (The Associated Press)

With longtime powerhouse Russia not competing at the Olympics after the invasion of Ukraine, artistic swimming has opened at the Paris Games with a rare ...

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After nearly drowning in pool, artistic swimming Olympian Anita ... (NBC Southern California)

Three-time Olympian Anita Alvarez is jumping into the pool with a new sense of appreciation for artistic swimming after nearly losing her life in 2022.

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Artistic Swimming Uniforms at Paris Olympics 2024 Bring Whimsical ... (WWD)

Discover the uniforms from the Paris Olympics 2024's artistic swimming competition, including Team USA, Team Mexico and more.

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The Surprising History of Synchronized Swimming in the Olympics (Georgetown University)

Synchronized swimming was first performed in flooded Roman amphitheaters, but it wasn't until 1984 that it became an official Olympic sport.

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2 Eastside artistic swimmers competing at Olympics (KING5.com)

Audrey Kwon of Bellevue and Keana Hunter of Issaquah are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics on the U.S. artistic swimming team.

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Is synchronized swimming at the Olympics? Yes, but it's called ... (NBC Chicago)

You may have noticed an event at the 2024 Paris Olympics that looks just like synchronized swimming, with gaggles of swimmers in matching suits performing ...

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Are there any men competing in artistic swimming at the 2024 Paris ... (USA TODAY)

Men were allowed for the first time to compete in artistic swimming at the Olympics at the 2024 Games, but none of them made a national team.

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Why 'Synchronized' Swimming Was Renamed to 'Artistic' Swimming (SELF)

Officials hope rebranding synchronized swimming to artistic swimming will draw parallels to artistic gymnastics. Learn more about the sport's history and ...

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