Synchronized Swimming Events and Competitions

Study Notes

Nuotatrici compete in 3 different types of events: individual, duo, and team.
In individual events, competitors have 2 minutes to complete 5 mandatory exercises.
In duo events, competitors have 2 minutes and 20 seconds to complete 5 exercises, and must include a mirror-image movement.
In team events, competitors have 2 minutes and 50 seconds to complete 5 exercises, and must include a circular and straight movement.
The technical exercise can make up 50% of the final score, or be evaluated and rewarded independently from the free exercise awarding two different medals.
The time limit for individual events is 15 seconds less than the time limit for team events.
The time limit for duo events is 2 minutes and 30 seconds less than the time limit for team events.
The free exercise for all events is worth 50% of the final score.
The main rule during free exercises is not to touch the bottom of the pool.
Smiling or frowning during synchronized swimming exercises decreases the score.
At the Olympic Games, there are three types of routines: individual, duet, and trio.
In individual routines, each swimmer performs their own set of moves without any coordination with the other swimmers.
In duet routines, the swimmers perform their moves together, but each swimmer has their own set of moves.
In trio routines, the swimmers all perform the same move at the same time.
The Olympic triathlon is a three-part race where each swimmer has to swim, bike, and run.
The Olympic team swimming competition consists of four to eight swimmers who must work together perfectly in order to perform their routines.
There are three types of team swimming competitions at the Olympics: the individual, the team relay, and the team free.
In the individual competition, each swimmer swims a set distance, then transitions to the next swimmer.
In the team relay, each swimmer swims a set distance, then hands the baton off to the next swimmer.
In the team free, each swimmer swims a set distance, then has the opportunity to touch the wall and start the next lap.
The swimming event known as the synchronized swimming competition was first recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1968.
The event consisted of individual and team competitions.
The competition format changed in 1984, when the team competition was introduced.
The world championships are the main event for synchronized swimmers.
The final competition for synchronized swimmers is a dual event.
The preliminary rounds of the duet competition count towards the team competition score, and the best duet teams advance to the final.
Only the best duet teams are allowed to compete in the final.
The final competition is a dual event, with the team competition counting for 50% of the final score.

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Test your knowledge of synchronized swimming events and competitions with this quiz. Explore the different types of routines, event rules, and scoring criteria for individual, duet, and team competitions.