The synchronized swimming competition at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics will take place from August 18 to August 23 at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.
(BEIJING, August 20) -- Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova (RUS) lived up to their No.1 ranking, winning their third Olympic gold medal in Synchronized Swimming, at the National Aquatics Center on August 20. The results mirrored the Melbourne 2007 World Championships with the top eight teams finishing in the same order. Davydova and Ermakova, who won Duet and Team gold at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, were Beijing gold favorites. The pair held a 0.416 lead over second-placed Spain in... Read Full Story
Where do these athletes find their inspiration? Who knows. But if we can harness just a fraction of their cheer, we could power Beijing for a month. Ya know? Come on science, get on it. Bianca Van Der Velden and Sonja Van Der Velden of Netherlands compete in the Synchronised Swimming Duet Technical Routine event at the National Aquatics Center on Day 10 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac... Read Full Story
Binghamton University is currently hosting the world’s largest Synchronized Swimming Championships. The 2008 Esynchro Age Group National Championships kicked off June 28th and runs through July 5th. The U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team will perform an exhibition, to show off their anticipated Olympic Games routines, on Tuesday, July 1st at 8 p.m. in Binghamton’s West Gym. Ticket prices are only $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Read Full Story
Binghamton University is currently hosting the world’s largest Synchronized Swimming Championships. The 2008 Esynchro Age Group National Championships kicked off June 28th and runs through July 5th. The U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team will perform an exhibition, to show off their anticipated Olympic Games routines, on Tuesday, July 1st at 8 p.m. in Binghamton’s West Gym. Ticket prices are only $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Read Full Story
Marie-Pier Boudreau Gagnon and Isabelle Rampling of Canada compete in the Synchronised Swimming Duet Free Routine Final at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts) Beneath the surface of the pool, Marie-Pier Boudreau Gagnon suddenly finds herself being torn apart by Hu Jintao's trash compactor monster. Photos by Getty Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Olympic Synchronized Swimming". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your... Read Full Story
Synchronized swimming has taken over the watercube in Beijing now that the swimming gold rush is done. With the costumes, the makeup and the grand gestures it's hard to believe the women are in water. Read Full Story
