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Australia’s artistic swimmers chasing perfection and recognition at Tokyo Olympics – ABC News
From ‘synchronised’ to ‘artistic’: Aussie athletes hope the Olympic spotlight raises awareness of their rebranded sport.
Australia’s artistic swimming team is chasing perfection as it holds a training camp in Brisbane ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Key points:
- FINA rebranded the sport from synchronised swimming to artistic swimming in July 2017
- The sport incorporates dance, acrobatics, and swimming in a routine format that is accompanied by music
- Rhythmic gymnastics and artistic swimming are the only exclusively female Olympic sports
Gold Coast-based athlete Kirsten Kinash said she was prepared for every eventuality…
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