Brawl Erupts in Synchronized Swimming Event (kidding)

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)
Marie-Pier Boudreau Gagnon and Isabelle Rampling of Canada 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)

Saho Harada and Emiko Suzuki of Japan 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)

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