

Artistic swimming, also known as synchronized swimming, captivated audiences at the Paris Olympics 2024 as the USA team performed to Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal'. Despite finishing fourth, their underwater moonwalk tribute impressed. The sport involves choreographed routines scored on execution, synchronization, difficulty, music, and choreography. Traditionally for women, it now includes male swimmers in duet events. Russia has historically dominated, but China leads in rankings. The technical routine team event precedes the free routine event in both team and women's categories.


Artistic swimming, also known as synchronized swimming, captivated audiences at the Paris Olympics 2024 as the USA team performed to Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal'. Despite finishing fourth, their underwater moonwalk tribute impressed. The sport involves choreographed routines scored on execution, synchronization, difficulty, music, and choreography. Traditionally for women, it now includes male swimmers in duet events. Russia has historically dominated, but China leads in rankings. The technical routine team event precedes the free routine event in both team and women's categories.
•USA team performs to Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal', including an underwater moonwalk.
•Scoring based on execution, synchronization, difficulty, music, and choreography.
•Introduction of male swimmers in duet events.
•Russia historically dominant, China leads in World Aquatics rankings.
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