synchronized swimming

synchronized swimming
noun Date: 1950 swimming in which the movements of one or more swimmers are synchronized with a musical accompaniment so as to form changing patterns • synchronized swimmer noun

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  • synchronized swimming — n. a sport in which the movements of one or more swimmers are synchronized to musical accompaniment: formal competition includes the compulsory display of standard movements …   English World dictionary

  • synchronized swimming — n [U] a sport in which swimmers move in patterns in the water to music …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • synchronized swimming — ► NOUN ▪ a sport in which teams of swimmers perform coordinated movements in time to music …   English terms dictionary

  • synchronized swimming — 1. a sport growing out of water ballet in which swimmers, in solo, duet, and team efforts, complete various required figures by performing motions in relatively stationary positions, along with a freestyle competition, with the contestants… …   Universalium

  • synchronized swimming — noun : exhibition swimming in which the movements of one or more swimmers are synchronized with a musical accompaniment so as to form changing patterns in the manner of dancers * * * noun [noncount] : a sport in which swimmers move together in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • synchronized swimming — N UNCOUNT Synchronized swimming is a sport in which two or more people perform complicated and carefully planned movements in water in time to music. (in BRIT, also use synchronised swimming) …   English dictionary

  • Synchronized swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics — was held in the Olympic Aquatic Centre where 104 competitors challenged for 2 gold medals in the duet and team events. Each event was made up of a technical and free routine with the points added together to determine the medalists.Medal… …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics — was held in the Olympic Aquatic Centre where 104 competitors challenged for 2 gold medals in the duet and team events. Each event was made up of a technical and free routine with the points added together to determine the medalists.Medal… …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming has been contested at the Summer Olympics since the 1984 Games. The current Olympic program has competition in duet and team events, but in past games, a solo event was also contested. The United States, Canada and Japan… …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 18 to August 23, at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.Medalists Duet References …   Wikipedia

  • Synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics — Synchronized swimming was introduced to the Olympic Games at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with two events, both for women only.Medal summaryMedal tableReferences* …   Wikipedia

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