12 Strict Rules Synchronized Swimmers Have To Follow
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Published 2019-12-07
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The 2020 Olympics are right around the corner and the Team USA synchronized swimming team is looking polished and ready. But swimmers like Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva didn’t get on the team by accident. They had to train hard and follow a lot of very strict rules to get where they are today. After learning about this sport, many agree it’s the hardest, most grueling water sport in the Olympics.
In order to compete for the gold, synchro swimmers must train for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Their workouts are intense, involving exercises in and out of the pool. They must always look their best during swim competitions. So they wear the best waterproof makeup they can find, usually from high-end makeup stores in Paris. But don’t let those pretty faces fool you. This sport is a battlefield under the water. At least half of all synchronized swimmers wind up with concussions. They had to make new rules to protect swimmers after they get kicked in the head, like not letting them get back in the water too soon. Gender discrimination is a problem for swimmers in this sport. No men are allowed to compete in the synchronized swimming events in the Olympics. But that might be changing soon. One tradition is still going strong among the synchro swimmers: hair gel. Swimmers put gelatin in their hair to get that perfect, slicked-back look. And it’s really hard to wash out. Here are some of the strict rules synchronized swimmers have to follow.
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All Comments (21)
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Duhhh,i almost couldnt breathe while hearing about the breathing they have to deal with
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“Waterproof makeup is a must.” Hmh.. didn’t expect that.
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As a former track athlete, I have always said the women who are synchronastic swimmers, are hands down the most incredibly talented athletes in the world. This gift requires so much skills!!!!
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“In the 2020 Olympics” Me: yea I don’t think so
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From a synchro swimmer, this is all true. I passed out in the water before, and my teammate has gotten a concussion twice
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“This sport is not for the weak” Me on my bed, pasted out cause I was trying to hold my breath.
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Keeping your nails short is also incredibly important! You wouldn't believe the number of times I was cut on my legs due to someones uncut, razor-sharp toenails 😖
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As a synchro swimmer I have many injury stories. We’ve had surprisingly few concussions (although one of my friends got kicked in the head and knocked out during our routine at nationals, she came to and finished the routine) but we’ve had a ton of pulled hamstrings. Between me and only one synchro friend we pulled 9 hamstrings in one year a few years ago. I also got a knee injury almost 2 years ago as a repetitive strain thing from the eggbeater, and then had complications from a surgery to fix that so have landed myself a disability called CRPS. I still swim though and would have competed at British Championships in a few weeks if it hadn’t been cancelled because of corona. Long story short, synchro completely destroys your body and can give very permanent damage, but it is such an amazing sport and nothing could make me stop
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“Artistic swimming” No no noo it’s swimming with style
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I drowned while watching this😂
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Honestly, the "NO MEN ALLOWED" part made me smile. Many sports already include men or dominated by men. Can't we just have this one thing just for us?
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I’ve always thought that the ladies that do synchro and rhythmic gymnastics are amazing. The skills that they show are just incredible.
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I used to do this and all of this is true... One of my teammates once fell on my neck and but I had to act like nothing happend... At least we won 1st place (ofc not olimpics)
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Performer: passes out Judges: 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗
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I’ve been a synchronized swimmer for many years and everyone underestimates this sport so much! People really don’t see how much time and work we put into this and how long it actually takes to get good at this sport. Thank you so much for making this video!
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I actually just got home from a synchro competition earlier today! I appreciate the thorough explanation of the difficulties we face on a daily basis as synchronized swimmers.
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Synchronised swimming is definitely one of the hardest sports, I can’t imagine how hard it must be omg
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I’ve gotta say, as a veteran synchronized swimmer, this is one of the most respectful ways I’ve seen our sport covered. You did a great job at contrasting the beauty of synchro while also highlighting just how difficult and dangerous it can be. It was well researched and accurate. Thank you for your hard work!
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Thank you for making this video. Some people still believe that synchro shouldn't be a sport, and that makes me sad. I did this sport for five years, where I went from novice to senior provincial team representing my city. It is really hard physically and mentally, and I can confirm that there are many injuries that occur in this sport. I nearly got a concussion myself because I was the base in a lift and the girl jumping off my shoulders did a backflip and landed on my head. I got lucky to just be dazed for a second. I am really thankful to have been able to participate in this sport.
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Urf I remember my 4 years of synchro. Super hard and super dangerous yeah(still have light scars on my arms legs and face), but the bond you build with your team is so rewarding. I retired last year and the part I miss the most is my teammates and coach.
