In all basic artistic swimming positions, the arm positions are optional for the swimming. Additionally, toes must be pointed and the legs, body and neck all must be fully extended unless otherwise ...

Artistic impression: An effect, image, or feeling retained as a result of a swimmer's routine; covers the three areas of choreography, interpretation of music and manner of presentation. The artistic ...

A women’s only discipline, Artistic Swimming combines technical perfection, synchronization, choreography, artistry and expressive power. The routines are performed to music. Swimmers demonstrate ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the Games head to our latest updates. SAINT-DENIS, France — Let’s get one thing straight: There’s so much more to artistic ...

The longer you stay underwater, kicking your feet, sculling your arms against all that heaviness and bright blue, the worse it gets. Legs cramp, fingers tingle and lungs burn as the brain screams for ...

The sport is already underway at the Paris Games this week, with two medals at stake. Don't let the grace and poise fool you: Artistic swimming is... NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For ...