Melbourne, Australia March 17- April 1, 2007 - Hanson Media Group
Melbourne, Australia March 17- April 1, 2007 - Hanson Media Group
Melbourne, Australia March 17- April 1, 2007 - Hanson Media Group
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<strong>Australia</strong>n Aquatics <strong>Media</strong> Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> – <strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2007</strong> © HSM<br />
AUSTRALIAN GIRLS IN SYNCH FOR MELBOURNE<br />
Synchronised swimmers when compared to other Olympic athletes are second only to long distance<br />
runners in aerobic capacity and to gymnasts in flexibility. Often described as “all-round” athletes they<br />
must combine endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination with finely honed technical skills,<br />
possess a strong creative streak, and develop an ability to interpret music.<br />
Achieving this level of physical fitness and strength demands many hours of training, with pool workouts<br />
averaging 25 to 30 hours each week and additional hours in other fitness activities.<br />
To execute the underwater portion of the routines, the swimmer must be trained to hold her<br />
breath, whilst also moving her legs above the water, or supporting her team mates in the execution of a<br />
platform, lift or throw.<br />
In the sport’s solo, duet and team events, movement is Synchronised to music. In duet and team, the<br />
athlete must also swim in harmony with her team members. In every event, strength, endurance and<br />
coordination combine with grace and beauty in a display of athleticism.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> has been competing in World Championships Belgrade 1973, in the Solo event, and with<br />
duets and solos in the following years. The first team to compete at a World Championships was in<br />
Madrid in 1986, and since then <strong>Australia</strong> has been represented at World Championship events in either<br />
Solo, duet or the team events, the last one being in 2005 in Montreal.<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> also competed at the first Olympic Games for Synchronised Swimming in 1984 in Los Angeles<br />
and have only missed one Olympic event since that year.<br />
The base squad for the World Championships in <strong>Melbourne</strong> was formed following the World<br />
Championships in Montreal in 2005, with further selections held and the final team of (10) selected in<br />
2006.<br />
The Team will compete in the Solo, Duet and Team events. – JACINTA GUTHRIE<br />
AUSTRALIAN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TEAM<br />
NAME ATHLETES SOLO SOLO DUET DUET TEAM TEAM FREE COMBO<br />
FREE TECH TECH FREE TECH FREE<br />
Dannielle Leisch X X X X X<br />
Taryn Otte X X X X X<br />
Beth Studdard-Walsh X X X<br />
Coral Bentley X X X<br />
Samatha Reid X X X<br />
Amber Burke X X X<br />
Bianca Hammett X X X<br />
Tamika Domrow X X X<br />
Eloise Amberger X X X X<br />
Sarah Bombell X X X X<br />
COACHES & STAFF<br />
Head Coach Anna Nepotacheva<br />
Assistant Marina Kholod<br />
Coach<br />
Team<br />
Jacinta Guthrie<br />
Manager