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Australian Aquatics Media Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – Melbourne March 17 – April 1, 2007 © HSM AUSTRALIAN GIRLS IN SYNCH FOR MELBOURNE Synchronised swimmers when compared to other Olympic athletes are second only to long distance runners in aerobic capacity and to gymnasts in flexibility. Often described as “all-round” athletes they must combine endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination with finely honed technical skills, possess a strong creative streak, and develop an ability to interpret music. Achieving this level of physical fitness and strength demands many hours of training, with pool workouts averaging 25 to 30 hours each week and additional hours in other fitness activities. To execute the underwater portion of the routines, the swimmer must be trained to hold her breath, whilst also moving her legs above the water, or supporting her team mates in the execution of a platform, lift or throw. In the sport’s solo, duet and team events, movement is Synchronised to music. In duet and team, the athlete must also swim in harmony with her team members. In every event, strength, endurance and coordination combine with grace and beauty in a display of athleticism. Australia has been competing in World Championships Belgrade 1973, in the Solo event, and with duets and solos in the following years. The first team to compete at a World Championships was in Madrid in 1986, and since then Australia has been represented at World Championship events in either Solo, duet or the team events, the last one being in 2005 in Montreal. Australia also competed at the first Olympic Games for Synchronised Swimming in 1984 in Los Angeles and have only missed one Olympic event since that year. The base squad for the World Championships in Melbourne was formed following the World Championships in Montreal in 2005, with further selections held and the final team of (10) selected in 2006. The Team will compete in the Solo, Duet and Team events. – JACINTA GUTHRIE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING TEAM NAME ATHLETES SOLO SOLO DUET DUET TEAM TEAM FREE COMBO FREE TECH TECH FREE TECH FREE Dannielle Leisch X X X X X Taryn Otte X X X X X Beth Studdard-Walsh X X X Coral Bentley X X X Samatha Reid X X X Amber Burke X X X Bianca Hammett X X X Tamika Domrow X X X Eloise Amberger X X X X Sarah Bombell X X X X COACHES & STAFF Head Coach Anna Nepotacheva Assistant Marina Kholod Coach Team Jacinta Guthrie Manager
Australian Aquatics Media Guide - XII FINA World Swimming Championships – Melbourne March 17 – April 1, 2007 © HSM Ten Athletes have been named in the team events but eight will be named. The coach has the discretion under Fina rules to name the eighth (8th) swimmer up to 2 hours prior to the routine being swum, provided that the swimmer is already listed on the entry form. (FINA SS 13.2.1) A BRIEF HISTORY An aquatic version of gymnastics, Synchronised swimming was popularized in the 1920s. After being introduced as a demonstration sport in the 1952, 1956, and 1968 Olympics, Synchronised swimming made its competition debut in the first world championships, which were held in Belgrade in 1973 before becoming an official Olympic event in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. From then on, Synchronised swimming is gaining in popularity. The sport is divided in four different events: solo, duet, team of eight swimmers, and combination. The first three events are made of two programs, the technical and free. The combination event is a mix of the solo, duet and team routine. HOW IT IS DONE Don’t let their smile fool you… Synchronised swimming athletes must master technique, strength, power and grace. Moreover, they must perform most of the figures under water, which is why the nose plug is a must. Underwater speakers also play an important role since they allow swimmers to hear the music and Synchronise their movements. EVALUATION In the technical program, swimmers perform mandatory figures in a precise order. In the free program, athletes present a choreography at their image, there are no restrictions. Also, whether it is a technical or free routine, the athletes can chose their swimsuits and music. Synchronised swimmers are judged on a scale of 10. There are two panels of five judges each; one focuses on the technical merit while the other evaluates the overall artistic impression. Judges also take into consideration technique, execution, creativity and ease of performance.
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