Artistic Swimming - Full Team Event from Rio 2016 | Throwback Thursday

[@Olympics]

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[@johanmoses6145]

Another synchro video from Rio 2016 please. Thanks

[@miltoncarvalho385]

rhythmic gymnastic final group's from Brazil, rio 2016!

[@丁家宝树]

rhythmic gymnastic final group all around pls !!!

[@jocelynmaldonado1517]

If possible the qualifying or tech routines

[@nlgamergirl9718]

Diving Men’s final rio 2016

[@salimalmahry]

I think there should be a split screen for above and underwater running simultaneously because the underwater visuals are amazing.

[@CrustyUgg]

El Mahry. Absolutely!

[@sallylemon5835]

I wish!

[@sleepy_koko]

Eliu Misael Pascual Tapia maybe we’ll see it at the Tokyo Olympics next year

[@mayaraaraujodeassis1816]

@@patem7379 the money for that was probably stolen by the Brazilian politics... I'm dead serious.

[@emilyannthevioletghost715]

Ikr! At least there's Tokyo to come, and knowing Japan like I do....

[@lauratoro1269]

wait...they can't touch the bottom of the pool? so they have to float the entire time wow! so much more respect

[@Olympics]

Impressive isn't it?

[@heatherlory99]

Sometimes they have to hold their breath for many minutes as well.

[@dennislouie]

If more people knew that the swimmers can never touch the bottom of the pool, they would respect the sport more, especially when they toss their team members up in the air and spring out of the water upside down! It is amazing, the strength involved!

[@heatherlory99]

Swimmers and water polo players also cannot touch the bottom

[@Mia-qq2pw]

You don’t float u scull rly hard it hurts

[@shantellefoster]

I dont even care who wins tbh. just the fact that they have to perform a 4 minute acrobatic/dance routine without touching the bottom of the pool is a gold medal in itself!

[@EC2019]

Dancing is not a sport even if it does take physical effort. This is not impressive in the context of the Olympics. Winning a gold medal in dancing makes a nonsense of the entire institution of the Olympics.

[@shantellefoster]

@@EC2019 its artistic swimming. It is impressive and it’s more than just “dancing”. I challange you to “dance” under water for 4 minutes and you’ll quickly realize how much skill it actually requires. If you don’t like it, do not watch it.

[@planetnymph8430]

@@EC2019 its literally gymnastics and swimming mixed together. are neither of those sports?

[@-saph-9579]

@@EC2019 The literal definition of a sport is an activity which requires physical exertion and skill. The entirety of this sport is incredibly impressive. It is the combination of swimming and gymnastics, which are both Olympic sports. The synchronization and work those ladies put into this sport are as equal as anyone else. It does not make a “nonsense” of the institution and the standards for this sport are very high. I’d respect your opinion if you did not like the sport but disrespecting the sport, the institution which chooses to set a stage for this sport and the people who participate and are dedicated to this sport is making nonsense of yourself.

[@lscherehazade_317]

​@@EC2019 kindly look into the definition of a "sport" 🫶

[@michelleirigoyen2334]

I can’t help but think about some of these girls being on their periods. This is just crazy and I give them lots of respect for everything involving this event and their hard work!

[@Александр-ж5э1е]

It's possible to postpone it nowdays

[@ep3865]

They can use medications to stop their period

[@anitraduke3616]

There are so many options this day and time. If they wear a tampon, cup. They are probably, like gymnasts and don't have there period because they keep their body slim.

[@erinpicken6435]

Anitra Duke being slim doesn’t stop your period, being anemic or underweight or just old malnutrioned can stop it. If you are skinny but healthy like these athletes, you should have a period. This is because if your body isn’t getting the nutrients or food that it needs, it will stop unnecessary processes to save energy such as the menstrual cycle or hair and nail growth. But these girls are extremely healthy, so they shouldn’t have problems like that.

[@FlyWithTime]

Michelle Irigoyen thanks! We use tampons with no problem. I’ve seen very young girls quit the sport if they cannot figure out how to use a tampon, though. It’s very sad, but elite swimmers don’t even think about their periods.

[@ladyval75]

4:00 Egypt 11:40 Australia 18:45 Italy 26:32 Brazil 34:20 Russian Federation 42:00 Ukraine 49:50 China 57:00 Japan 1:06:10 Medal Ceremony

[@eugeniaampofo5049]

Thank you!

[@sarahrabia502]

G

[@Rain-nl8gu]

MVP

[@danielsolanoalbes3528]

Thanks ^^

[@sisighandour6108]

Thanks

[@youtubecommenter37]

Fun fact: they can also hear the music underwater but the speakers underwater are specifically designed to reverberate sound in the water. Outside of water, the music sounds warbled but underwater, it’s crystal clear and you can hear the music perfectly I swam competitively on a club team that shared the Olympic sized pool with a club synchronized swimming team….so the pool had those underwater speakers. My coach used to play music that we could listen to during swim practice. It was awesome

[@gh0stdayss]

now that’s a wholesome fact. thank you mate :)

[@miagabriel4329]

it wa# said

[@chiara8267]

This sport is soo underrated

[@hoperiverling7704]

This sport is sasifiing, creative and fun actually.

[@sistarnctwjsnlovers7805]

Because its the hardest sport

[@S0M3THING]

SISTARNCTWJSN Lovers it’s not, every sport is hard in its own way

[@jaden5721]

SISTARNCTWJSN Lovers No it’s not?

[@danicacobian4901]

Poppin’ bruh it’s the hardest sport

[@sylviabrown2307]

I’m sorry but the commentators are very rude to these amazing, hardworking athletes. It’s just not their place.

[@julesmisty]

I totally agree! These young athletes are amazing and they work so hard for years before the Olympics, etc, I'm sure their young feelings get hurt over and over by overzealous commentators who think they are experts at all sports and the world wants to hear their opinion. WRONG! I would love these major competitions without any rude commentators during the sport and minimal opinions after. Let the medals and other athletes speak. Glad to see others feel the same.

[@jlz2506bandit]

you are so right, I do synchro and it is harder than you can ever imagine!

[@ryanstock7094]

I like the Australian. But the one that said she'd rather have them just start, and that the one Japanese girl always cries, etc, needs to be fired

[@sadiedeveau9318]

@@julesmisty exactly. One of the commentators said one team looked totally exhausted after that ( to say ghetto were not strong ) She should try and do it. They only want the Russians to take the gold .

[@bridgettcole729]

An dem ca even do half the things , but a fine fault!!! Kmt

[@cherrykenzyroblox3738]

Egypt did Amazing I don’t know why the person talking has to be so rude

[@answvr]

Деточка,у нас юнешская сборная делает НАМНОГО ЛУЧШЕ египетской сборной. ОНИ ГОТОВЫ НА ОЛИМПИАДУ. РУССКИМ В СИНХРОННОМ ПЛАВАНИИ НЕТ РАВНЫХ🤘😇

[@laurenschultz3309]

I know right!

[@Big-Papa-Smurf]

Important to remember a lot of these commentators tend to be eccentrics and enthusiasts, so they might say things that are odd or unusual from time to time. Only becuase they are very passionate fans the sport with many different critiques that come with experience.

[@adorablegirl1559]

Because there were mistakes. It will be impossible for us normal folks to know them just by looking at the event once or twice. But she was also saying to the audience that everything that they were doing is very difficult.

[@nodiismail2849]

I think she’s jealous because they had the best figures and outfits 🤭

[@hahahha2883]

The Egypt group was extremely young so they were awesome in my opinion

[@llaa3245]

Really they are so BAD...

[@jadacollins443]

@@llaa3245 can you do it doh??

[@diyanischal5638]

Ya... they were amazing tbh

[@happyrocko]

LL AA they were new to the Olympics they didn't know what they were expecting

[@litzadey1482]

@@happyrocko Exactly for their age and also being there for the first time, they blew my mind. Can definitely achieve wonders in the future.

[@rayconnel6026]

The sheer difficulty of this sport is mind-blowing. Swimming in itself is difficult. Doing that whilst keeping afloat and generating force to propel teammates out of water is insane and for the entirety of about 4mins...that's breathtaking. Agility, skill, stamina, elegance, and don't forget as ladies they could be on their period. My hats off to them. Really underrated sport.

[@laylanijones3760]

@@MM_FarmAndExotics you do know that some women suffer from severe cramps right?

[@misz3]

@@MM_FarmAndExotics Clearly you don’t have endometriosis, or throw up because of your period, or have migraines because of your period, or have your legs go numb because of that endometriosis, etc.. there is definitely something to be said for a person who does this on their period. Just because YOUR symptoms aren’t that severe doesn’t mean other people’s aren’t. Your experience of a period is not the same as the other several billion folks on this earth that menstruate, believe it or not.

[@abilestial]

it truly is remarkable how they manage to do all of that

[@zhame7774]

even crazier - they propel their teammates out of the water while they're not breathing, and they can't even take a breath immediately after because they still have to get ready for new formations while they're under the water. honestly inhuman and really, really impressive

[@manzourfirdaws993]

Do Men synchro exist? They dont have period

[@emilyzhu949]

deleting this later 4:00 Egypt 11:40 Australia 18:45 Italy 26:32 Brazil 34:20 Russian Federation 42:00 Ukraine 49:50 China 57:00 Japan

[@irdinasyafiah6376]

Tq so much

[@seungritrash1931]

Thx

[@ane2275]

Obrigada!

[@darlenep1616]

I love you haha

[@bellalaurilla9404]

Thanks!

[@gracepattison623]

*oxygen has left the chat*

[@bootgirl84]

Grace Rose lol

[@someone-hk3so]

H2O has entered the chat

[@87alsjth]

Lol indeed!

[@hammerbro1947]

*Respect has entered the chat*

[@alzatecleotildenealega9058]

😂😂😂

[@kristanhendrikz4301]

The lady was Such a hater on Egypt

[@jazzberry4]

Yeah I completely agree. She praised Australia and commented on every move they did. Unlike Egypt she was silent and pointed out their falters.

[@erigo91]

And then one of them saying: "puts them on first place, take a screenshot of that." Totally unnecessary. As to say that is the only time you will see them in first place.

[@blakereade-bond1090]

I agree. She only wanted to point out the failures of them rather than all the good things. I thought they were amazing

[@rcn2086]

She hated on the japanese too smh

[@M13tinySwiftie4ever]

Well yea she praised Australia cause she even says she is from Australia and she mad that egypt surpassed in a competition like it was said

[@theinformerhub2610]

Absolute respect to these athletes. Holding your breath that long, dance , smile , do flips under the water is phenomenal. The synchronization is simply incredible.

[@Ani-lol]

Can the commentator just shut up, the sport speaks for itself, we have eyes, we can see this is amazing, you don’t need to tell us, and you most certainly don’t need to be so rude.

[@moonlight_oats]

Ani Lahser most commentators are like that for artistic sports and it’s really annoying

[@rcn2086]

@@moonlight_oats but this one made lots of rude comments...it's sad to watch

[@themontrealgirl95]

Ani Lahser some people are blind ;)

[@Ani-lol]

TheMontrealGirl while that is a valid point, The commentator in this video was making comments that were just rude and I don’t think much of what they said would have been to enjoyable for a blind individual either, they clearly weren’t trying to be all that helpful to those who can’t see, they sounded stuck up and pretentious, thinking this was about them, that the world wanted to here their opinions as apposed to just watch or listen to what is happening. I’m not saying we should get rid of commentators, I’m saying we should only hire the ones who will give helpful info about what the performers are doing, and keep their mouths shut about how “they wish that they would just hurry up and start the routine” very good point to bring up though :)

[@chrisugay237]

Its always normal that the announcer or commenatator will speak for it it is his/her job why reporting this coverage if they will not make any sounds its not a church nor a sacred plce let have fun in watching it and appreciate talents of the participants

[@futasupastah]

This is a very underrated sport. Seriously - in awe. I've always admired synchronized swimming, but i just learned they're not allowed to touch the floor! Difficulty level through the roof

[@judyburgess89]

As a1960’s synchronized swimmer we have really advanced the sport to wow!!

[@jlz2506bandit]

THANK YOU! SO MUCH!

[@jefflester4131]

When I met the USA Women's team, I asked them " What does it feel like when you are upside down under the water moving around"? They said " For people who want to know what the closest feeling to upside down underwater Arobatics, it is like trying to hold your breathe while running".

[@shannx7512]

Just the thought of that makes me feel out of breath.

[@beesimone3073]

This just opened my eyes

[@mangotango01]

Wow 🤯

[@Gymnast-J]

Oh my gosh

[@Bev4Drawing]

As a track runner, that sounds terrifying!

[@niallhoransboxandgolf6971]

Just imagine the amount of glitter in that pool though...

[@freya5161]

Jin_ 123 hi

[@GeekyGumbots]

Hehe, waterproof?

[@janewu1]

Yeah, right?

[@malitda9648]

BAHAHAHAH

[@hEiDi-ju7ru]

its waterproof makeup and the costumes wouldn't be that tacky. so the answer is no glitter

[@Fevrure]

Did the loud commentator just say " watch the girl on the right, she always cries.." At 1:03:58? That's just plain rude and unnecessary 🙄🤦

[@Tei_022]

Yeah, that’s pretty annoying that she said that. 😑🤦🏽‍♀️

[@adde9506]

She said if you want to know if it went well, watch the girl on the right, she always cries. Personally, I think it's just kind of a hilarious observation that the girl on the right happy-cries. It would be absolutely horrible if she pointed out someone crying when it went badly. I hate it when the cameras chase someone who's devastated to the point where they can't control it, that is just cruel.

[@CrustyUgg]

Aww.. can’t offend anyone !!!! Don’t wanna hurt someone’s feelings!! 🙄🤨

[@av3r3st24]

truth hurts doe

[@izzy350]

Right

[@oliviahasnohobbies8183]

Being Brazilian, watching all the cultural references really hit home. I loved all of the performances but Brazil and Russia's were my favorite. I wanted to hit that announcer when she was commenting on Egypt's performance. They did so well .

[@helgagalchevskaya7292]

Спасибо большое!

[@thalita137]

Same!!!! Took the words out of my mouth!!!

[@tink6225]

and they were sooo young. such a huge achievement

[@Jac-jy2ru]

I don’t care that the Japanese girls cried. Shows how hard they work and how happy they are that their work paid off

[@idraote]

If I were to get just in the finals of an olympic event I would cry like a newborn. Let alone winning a medal. I would even cry if I worked as a cook for the athletes.

[@nanwijanarko1969]

@@idraote I love your honesty man.

[@qwitchyy]

I mean I’m crying just watching them lmao

[@AtlasFullsun]

Obviously you care. Otherwise, you wouldn't have commented on it.

[@Juliek94]

She obviously missed the fact that the Russian team was crying first, but of course no comment there. tsk tsk lol of course they're crying, they just got a freakin' medal!

[@Ibiglisa]

shouldn't the announcers be non biased or is it just what i imagined announcers should be?

[@cheshirecat7819]

@I’m Just here so commentators should be biased?

[@tianajohnson4872]

cheshire cat no they are saying that announcers should be non biased

[@cheshirecat7819]

@Cheese Fries oh sorry. I thought this is a hate comment.

[@jenniferlol3748]

i agreeeee she wouldn't shut uppppppp like just let me watch without your judgments 😂😭

[@dot8209]

Good luck getting a non-biased commentator after covid

[@staygold1880]

I wonder how many times they get kicked in the face during training 🤔

[@Mia-qq2pw]

Maegan Langevin too many

[@mslightbulb]

I can assure you, A LOT.

[@lu4694]

It happens so much a lot of them suffer concussions

[@elladonoghue358]

Synchro Syd lmao!! 😂

[@StellaSoStupid]

Its funny but serious

[@danicarakic2270]

i trained artistic swimming for about 2 years, it's incredibly difficult sport. first off, you have to swim like a professional and you have to be fast. and those acrobatics, it takes time, and i mean _time_ to learn each one of them, they have to be perfectly executed. then choreography - everybody has to be synchronised and well-trained. it is one of the most difficult sports i've seen, that's why i admire it so much. these athletes deserve more recognition and respect!

[@kqelynnx5729]

Period!!! 👏

[@mira_spacemoth]

Okay

[@janetf1502]

it wont be difficult if you get the correct ingredients.^^ Choose the sport that you know.

[@OKSooo_TV]

I think Egypt did really well. Wish the commentators had been more complimentary but they certainly had plenty of great things to say about Australia.

[@cheyennec5546]

It’s like they were ready to hate on Egypt. I don’t know what beef they have, but the team did a great job.

[@Carol-om5wx]

One time Australia took to long to set up the flip the commentators said nothing about that bit. when Egypt did it they mentioned it

[@Carol-om5wx]

Also one of the commentators are Australian

[@RebeccaLynn-ed5em]

@ olympic’s can y’all not have such disrespectful announcers

[@lauren9131]

Rebecca Lynn seriously tho

[@rhandzumagwele4253]

You know,I was just upset about the announcer

[@victorianichkhun8568]

Cause they’re racist and jealous

[@malitda9648]

@@victorianichkhun8568 i know!

[@konfidentlykeiko1997]

Literally searched for this comment...seriously disgusting towards the Egyptian team no one cares what you don’t like it’s about the teams!

[@sabrina11124]

The ladies from Egypt looked stunning, absolutely beautiful!

[@charleshaime1986]

They have a Russian coach

[@wandasslut4358]

@@charleshaime1986 how did u know that?

[@margauxf4321]

Don't tell that to the commentators who didn't like them at all! Smdh. They did very well, and didn't get any recognition

[@sabrina11124]

@@margauxf4321 maybe I should tell them then;)

[@mashupmusic2252]

Time?

[@oliviahasnohobbies8183]

Brazil and Egypt performances were so cute I loved them.

[@tiamariacha6569]

“Personally I don’t like that I just want to see them walk out and start” No one cares

[@DivinePearl]

A lot of her comments were so unnecessary.

[@elladonoghue358]

Divine Pearl I know!!

[@bory215]

I care and I agree with her.

[@ky_rien]

Vlad ok but we don’t care about what you think

[@ItsToyoo]

Exactly!!🤣🤣🤣

[@camiliahope8486]

" personally I don't like that " Who asked for your opinion ? they're getting into the mood and delivered a fantastic performance.. good for them

[@astaaraa.9625]

The people who hired them asked for their opinion

[@Cristinact]

And who asked for yours??

[@akashkashyap6837]

itoo disliked the commentators comment on team Egypt

[@WhatsBliss]

I interpreted it as not liking the delay between their walk on and the start of the routine.

[@emy_2510]

You kinda did.

[@elizabethitota]

I’m sorry I have never heard more rude commentators in my life “take a screen grab...it won’t last long” honestly they need to be fired 🙅🏾‍♀️cos that was so passive aggressive

[@dawngalani4880]

which part was that?

[@Sunny-bw6sy]

i was thinking that too, how rude. they were so negative the entire time, like they were completely bias

[@0blivvy8]

Yes they were so annoying & rude!

[@CalebAchsah]

@elizabethitota - Someone just above this comment noted that the Brits always sound like they're better than you. Amen. And the Aussies always sound even more superior than that because they're not British.

[@O_okayCge]

To be completely honest I think this is one of the hardest sport

[@ΚωνσταντινοςΚαραλης-ω8ψ]

If not the hardest sport

[@pubgmtutorials6020]

Also pole vault

[@31P013]

@Andrew Henrickson so swimming is a sport but not that , why?

[@MSW96]

@Andrew Henrickson Well then get your big boy pen and write a letter to send to the Olympics to state your thoughts!

[@ronnelespadilla9448]

@Andrew Henrickson its required strength, endurance, stamina so its sports

[@nagham8962]

Why are they hating on Egypt they did such a great job

[@hanananisse6322]

I agree 👍

[@Lirinka88]

Don't forget they live in islamic state, it's hard to find a team and to teach them because of local traditions.

[@maykonsantos3063]

Qwasxas

[@serenphoria4755]

@White Moon So it means I will get too? I don't really understand people's why they see religions but not this that we all are human beings.. I'm a Pakistani Muslim and 15 y/o and soon I'm gonna join figure skating and if I reached at my goal then I will prepare myself for getting hate from other humans ✊🏻

[@myniggaleafy5860]

Weak

[@mattday2053]

Such a shame, this sport does not receive the recognition it deserves here in the UK.

[@audrinaxoxo033]

I'll never understand how they count or even hear the music while under there Also... China's routine was insane

[@teafischer2821]

Audra Hofacker there’s an underaged speaker

[@teafischer2821]

*underwater

[@marthag.5951]

There are no speakers underwater, the leader makes noises underwater with her mouth closed so that the others follow the music.

[@teafischer2821]

Matigu i do synchro and when we perform there’s underwater speakers

[@bobbobby559]

They have speakers underwater

[@lingling2823]

Why does that look so tiring... I literally felt so tired watching them move their legs at the speed of light while underwater... I can’t even move my legs that fast on land.

[@eatmypanart]

I absolutely never done synchronise swimming, but I used to swim for 10 years. I seriously don't know how this girls are able to keep the breath while moving at such speed 😂😂😂

[@mslightbulb]

Usually just crazy stamina and a lot of energy. Basically you need to almost be hyperactive.

[@irrelevance3859]

Trust me. And water has so much resistance too. The whole thing just looks exhausting.

[@boogerrrrr]

Why, Ling Ling, I'm sure you'd be able to do it too. While practicing, of course

[@spycatcher6568]

One of the most underrated sport ever . unrecognised and neglected by mainstream media . Svetlana Romashina! won 7 olympic GOLD medal.She should be regarded as one of greatest and decorated olympian of all time. but nobody knows her. no media buzz about her accomplishment

[@ch.lhumanitarian5813]

I am astonished by the smoothness of the Egyptian team. So passionate !! ❤️ رشاقة و ابداع المصريات ما شاء الله كل الحب من المغرب

[@hanananisse6322]

❤️❤️❤️

[@anikatri]

So pleasantly surprised to see Egypt represented in such sport. Good on ya!

[@cheese2mychoerry72]

They were one of the most entertaining imo

[@sonyadewi7019]

I'm agree. Egypt was great to join the final round. Hope for more next Olympics.

[@camillebetancourt266]

You should start getting 8.0 + scores

[@liangryan]

such an underrated sport and so so so much respect for these athletes

[@vicenteandoyfilocncowners727]

One of the commentator is disrespectful.. What a shame... Very unprofessional

[@betarosabritto383]

Oi vicente

[@bridgettcole729]

Dem just love chat!! Like dem ca do ntn. Dem lucky!!!

[@Rae-lj2wg]

I didnt expect anything less from Russia or China. They produce crazy athletes

[@suzannestannard7321]

“Egypt are not ranked as one of the best teams in the world” so why are they in the olympics???? Like, come on

[@I_AM_HYDRAA]

she was salty that a team she wanted didn't get in

[@faisalsuryaakbarsiregar1876]

cause they form africa. so they cant qualification

[@cc_ysd]

Usually there’s Continental championship qualifications to the Olympic Games. With that said, Egypt is essentially the best synchro team in all of Africa so they’re usually participating in the games

[@v-flex7162]

Jamaica had a bobsled team.

[@nodiismail2849]

Do You have a problem !?

[@Tascaraudo]

a team: performs me: wow this is SO amazing I've never seen anything like this before next team: performs me:.... wow this is SO AMAZING I've never seen this before next team: performs me: ... wow this is SO -

[@love444noia]

💀💀💀SAMEEE!!

[@KCannaQueen]

Dead it had me dead because of how accurate it is 🤣

[@annaantonova3553]

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[@springroll8498]

This woman was praising all the other teams except Egypt. "They just need to move on with it" "Needs more synchronization" tf??? Maybe a little more respect. I would l o v e to see you compete against them. And whoevere is going to attack me about this, I know she's a proffesional paid to be in charge of this. B u t, I got just the slightest vibe of bias

[@biggycheeseyomama6853]

Spring Roll THANK YOU 😊

[@springroll8498]

@@biggycheeseyomama6853 Why no problem lol

[@mgoud1549]

Omg for real !!! I though Egypt’s routine was beautiful. Plus we all know the commentator couldn’t do anywhere close to as good as they did. I can’t wait to Egypt come back better then ever !!!!!!!

[@springroll8498]

@@mgoud1549 E x a c t l y! And just like you said. At the end of the day, whether its first or last, all of them are still Olympians. She'll never be on their level

[@jenniferlol3748]

AGREEED I JUST WANTED TO PRESSSS A MUTE BUTTON FOR HER

[@yxnx_icesxatingblitz228]

I could never. the amount of grace, hard work, pain, passion and love put into this is just- I can’t even describe this.

[@caitlinwong9285]

people in 2020: i can't wear a mask, it makes it too hard to breathe artistic swim teams:

[@audreyli_creations]

exactlyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@miraelbolok3613]

THANK YOU

[@ritabarcar]

Now look closer: do you see any swimmers with their mouths covered? I don’t. So what’s your point?

[@audreyli_creations]

@@ritabarcar ok, just look: these swimmers have to hold their breath for minutes underwater. their heads are completely submerged; there’s no way to get air. that’s literally the equivalent of having your face completely covered. COMPLETELY COVERED. now, compare this to wearing a mask: a mask has open areas where air can come in, and you can breathe easily. that’s not anywhere near being completely covered. edit: whoops i didn't mean entire minutes. it's around 10-20 seconds. but even then that's quite a long time to hold your breath while kicking around whilst also being upside down.

[@ritabarcar]

@@audreyli_creations, now YOU look closer, but this time with a TIMER! So, what’s the longest period of time they have their heads completely submerged? And what is it that they do with their mouths the very first second they rise their faces above the water line? That’s right, they exhale! And if you pay attention, they also take a deep breath at the very last second before they submerge. I mean, I don’t really claim you’ll get the point now, but their faces show it quite obviously, again, if you pay attention. And I seriously doubt you can do any of those movements with a muzzle on. But hey, if you’re so content with a mandatory muzzle on your face, since you’re advocating for it that hard, then I guess so be it.

[@Tei_022]

I didn’t know this was a thing in the Olympics. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I never really was interested in it until recently. But I heard that they chat touch the bottom of the pool which means they have to be treading the entire time. That’s pretty amazing that they can do all that. Lot’s of respect!

[@lightyagami980]

armyyy

[@jlz2506bandit]

THANK YOU!

[@starseed1566]

Yea.... in a flood they gonna be the survivors, they'll be flooding in the water for a long time. ೕ(`･୰･´)و ̑̑

[@koyako4592]

Россия...я не знаю, эти девушки невероятны, я не могла оторвать от них взгляд, такие нереальные, самые лучшие! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@muxomorovnetmuxomor2699]

Ссупер!!☺

[@elladonoghue358]

“Watch the one on the right she ALWAYS cries!!” rude much!?!😯

[@elladonoghue358]

and yessssss I liked my own comment

[@PipenFalzy]

Maybe she does. Nothing wrong with pointing out emotion.

[@chioma2844]

I didn’t see that as her being rude, she was just pointing out the fact, but I get how you might think she’s rude

[@YingofDarkness]

@@chioma2844 No it is rude. She singled her out in the group and made it a point to mention how she always gets emotional. She could have just said "and some of the girls are even getting emotional at having won a medal, yada yada yada". This commentator is just rude in general though. She seemed to like making snappy comments whenever she couldn't think of anything else to say

[@Arjayyyyy]

I can’t even open my eyes underwater lmao

[@elladonoghue358]

Arjayplex lmao same! They are all so athletic and the sport should be recognised way more then it is. All of the swimmers are so talented, amazing and inspiring!!!

[@madhavapraneethomkar58]

It's easy , I tried one day, it's easy to master , friends ,

[@alica_06]

I make synchronized swimming as a hobby and with practice it's easy

[@kylletongol2526]

Kinda sad cause the pool might have too much chlorine

[@matildab.7954]

kylle tongol ive read that they wear contacts to protect them

[@jessicathompson-ng5rl]

Incredible display of athleticism! This video showcased the sheer skill and speed of the swimmers. The competition was fierce, and every stroke was executed with precision.

[@how-yt]

It's crazy to think that humans invented this form of sport, or even art. I can't even let myself float on water.

[@stealthassasin1day291]

The Russians literally look like ballerinas in water. Their size, frame, movements, all ballerina esque... amazing

[@palobrie4312]

œ æ hahahahahaha!

[@pani2282]

They’re incredible))

[@Свет-г8в]

Amazing 😻😻😻

[@mslightbulb]

The russians are just machines of artistic sport, makes sense for their long history of doing them.

[@the21stCenturyofRG]

Drugs

[@johannabagelius4177]

The way I gasped at the first Russian jump! Marvelous!!

[@jazlynbowe9702]

Omg there should be an f-ing mute button for the commentator

[@ser34]

Jazlyn Bowe that’s a good idea tbh

[@hskc9487]

siti Nu umaira Lia bkibik sm gdykateotp magerktu peiak

[@a0lani485]

couldn’t agree more

[@zamika-3691]

You can see the passion that they have for this sport It’s undeniable and beautiful

[@savannahatkins1488]

I love it when art and athletics come together to make something beautiful like this. Truly stunning

[@ayeayeronmolay3699]

Love and respect to these ladies. They make this look so effortless, but def probably the hardest sport ever.

[@jere6487]

I’m amazed at how they can hold their breath for so long

[@jlz2506bandit]

We do breath training

[@jere6487]

James Parker What’s breath training consist of?

[@TheHungryTurtle]

Jere Holding your breath while like doing planks or like sit-ups in sets... like holding your breath while doing a plank for 20 seconds, 10 sec rest, repeat I have to do this for seimming

[@freya5161]

@@jere6487 In each session we do conditioning where we spend a lot of time holding our breaths while doing basic movements like rising and sinking in the underwater vertical position. In our warmups we often do intense underwaters for example we would have.... Wind sprint (sprint front crawl without any breathes) for 25m and tumble turn at the end without taking a breath and straight into an underwater for 25m. We would usually repeat this about 4-5 times.

[@marj9828]

That performance from Russia is astounding 😳

[@nmie.1442]

Personally, synchronized swimming has been in a part of my life for years now, and also it brung me an option to “escape” all the other problems I had from school, or other.. but I also realized that it gave me stress, a lot of stress that I didn’t know would come, because when I was just starting I didn’t do competitions, but when I started, it’s when all the stress came. I just want to let you know that don’t let the stress come to you, you need to get over it, just tell yourself that this is only a few minutes of the years you got to live and it’s nothing compared to that. Stress is a very annoying feeling that everyone feels. So I want some people to gain trust in their selves, and know that being stressed will just bring you down more. Just do your best every time and you’ll succeed! Have a great day and I hope this helped you

[@phoebe3403]

This looks like the most difficult sport I have ever seen! Not only do they have to do difficult, strenuous and fast past movements and lifts in synchronisation they have to do it all while swimming, staying afloat, moving quickly in the water and with a smile on their face 😵 mad respect

[@Idk-vr4zw]

No matter what country you’re from, or your favourite sport, you can always appreciate this sport !

[@yvonne01037]

: Italy is great! : Brazil is not bad too! Team Russia: Here come the professionals.

[@Lirinka88]

Everybody will become the professional having everyday 8 -or-10-hours practice.

[@edgarkazak5228]

@@Lirinka88 not really, doesn't work like that

[@tanvikhare9710]

@@edgarkazak5228 it kinda does

[@litzadey1482]

They all professionals once they reach Olympics.

[@Александр-ж5э1е]

@@Lirinka88 there was time spanish team trained 10 hours a day and failed.

[@hiwtf3010]

pErsonaLy I jUst WanT thEm To waLk Out AnD sTart-- h0ld up WhEn diD we aSk foR yoUr oPinIon?

[@danidamsell3122]

literally when she was hired as a commentator to give her opinion on their performances

[@ehrgkrTkdnaa]

@@danidamsell3122 Bruh, she doesn't have to be so disrespectful...

[@carmelaluna]

All the other teams were coming to the pool with huge smiles on their faces then team Russia show up with pure poker faces and they absolutely NAILED IT. Omg SO amazing....... (ps: all of the teams were incredible btw but im absolutely stunned by team Russia's and team Japan's performances.)

[@nicolewisse4536]

my friends and i when our swim coach said we could do whatever we wanted for the last 5 minutes of practice

[@catherineprystupa-maule814]

bruh that's pretty disrespectful

[@mgoud1549]

Catherine Prystupa-Maule - I think they’re just saying that during those last few minutes they will just mess around and things. They’re not trying to say that they can do this or that these Olympic qualifying swimmers r only as talented as a high school swimmer. As a high school swimmer myself, I agree with them 100%. Those last few minutes it’s fun to go mess around and pretend ur good at things like this. That’s all, no hate 👍🏼

[@angelmtrench]

@@catherineprystupa-maule814 it's literally a joke lmfaooo

[@1117ajd]

Catherine Prystupa-Maule lighten up omg... it is a pretty funny visual if u allow ur self to see it.

[@rialuxe2943]

@@catherineprystupa-maule814 Have you never pretended to be good at a particular sport for the sake of fun? If not, what a sad childhood..

[@lifewithcandy1909]

Just came from watching a video on what it really takes to do synchronized swimming and I have so much more respect, but I also flinch way more knowing these beautiful swimmers probably have had multiple concussions in their lifetime.

[@박주영-z6j]

와 러시아팀...진짜 예술적이네요 물속에서 어떻게 저런 퍼포먼스를 할 수 있지? 대단하다👏

[@heatherstub]

They practice 40 hours a week, and they have to be able to do so much. There's gymnastics, long-distance and endurance running, weight training and tons of swimming! It is, without a doubt, the highest form of water sports and ballet there is. I've been following synchronized swimming since it was introduced during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and I can't imagine doing it myself. It's admirable.

[@LanakilaMiller]

How did I miss this fantastic sport and every country every competitor did fabulous. I look forward to seeing more from this sport as I follow them from now on. Way to go to the 8 teams, every woman in that water doing amazing work for 4 minutes.

[@maykonsantos3063]

Qsxc

[@mdhbh]

Russia, Ukraine, and Italy were amazing and I loved their music selection. Each group’s routine was high energy. All of the teams entered the water like mermaids.

[@nouellaanaso]

Absolutely

[@NP1066]

Lol so basically you only appreciate European teams

[@mdhbh]

@@NP1066 No

[@reallyochilli]

I love that Brazil's formation before they jumped in the pool was the Olympic Rings- how awesome!

[@natalieoliveira973]

“I prefer they just walk out and start” Did I ask?

[@skitzoweirdo5313]

I swear when it comes to anything involving choreography, balance and gracefulness,Russia is near the top of every sport ✌️

[@NiGHTSaturn]

“...And places them in first, take a screen cap of that.” REALLY? WAS THAT REALLY NECESSARY?

[@Aya-pm4cw]

I've spent the first 30 minutes worrying that if one of them touches the bottom of the pool the group will be eliminated, and my feets started feeling so so so weird. This is awesome and so hard. I really appreciate the hard work they do in order to perform such a wonderful and hard performance. Good job y'all !

[@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929]

The Egyptian girls got lovely, toned skin. I love being African when I see such displays

[@childrenchildren7534]

Are you joking. I have the same thought as you. Am I insane or what ur brilliant Olivia my aunt's name

[@minaisfab17]

And their swimsuits were gorgeous as well

[@mayambazo7483]

Same I am from south Africa

[@mashupmusic2252]

Time?

[@gracepotato1365]

@@mashupmusic2252 they’re literally the first performance, did you watch the video?

[@dumbpunk1165]

Russia: Angels Also Russia: badass music that feels like i should be charging into battle

[@larsswig912]

maybe they were angels in Armageddon? lol

[@pokeyswan5563]

Valkyries?

[@helgagalchevskaya7292]

Russians are angels compare to you...

[@philipjh6789]

Angels are warriors too

[@annabaranova8434]

The program is called "Pray" or "Pray for the world", it was created in memory of deceased 15 y.o. granddaughter of the coach. Those girls are supposed to be archangels - angel-warriors.

[@fishandchips9726]

Wow, after 3 years. Why wasn't this uploaded earlier???

[@flankerpraha]

You can always visit olympicchannel's web page.

[@almajoyem8679]

Because of the disrespecting commentator maybe haha

[@hg7643]

If this is the standard for 2016 I can't imagine what's coming in 2020

[@angel_qu3en]

corona

[@versacet5851]

this didnt age well...

[@quirkygirlboss]

*2021 😔

[@Ilfaitdusoleil]

Coronavirus sis

[@krisimanasieva422]

Nothing

[@Grace-hq7qj]

I loved the energy of the Brazil team it had so much life to it

[@mouseandcat5468]

Russia was so beautiful. They absolutely deserved to win!

[@Luyba51]

Русские девушки самые прекрасные, смотрела эту программу уже раз 200 и каждый раз берет за душу и наворачиваются слезы, не знаю почему)?

[@koyako4592]

@@Luyba51 да! От переполняющих эмоций хочется плакать

[@zaremayakovleva8930]

Высшее исскуство! Пальчик к пальчику. Взгяд, ручка, ножка.....молились всей командой! Лучшего выступления просто нету! Прекланяюсь🥰

[@ЭлеонораЗевакина]

Программа "Мольба" пожалуй получилась самой эмоционально-напряженной что я видела у нашей команды. Наверно и не могло быть по другому, ведь они сами ставят все программы. Это было как выброс всех накопившихся эмоций и переживаний после смерти внучки у тренера. Команда прекрасно передала всю обреченную надежду, неугосаемую веру, отчаянную настойчивость тщетной мольбы. Это было прекрасно!

[@maggals]

WOW ITALY'S PERFORMANCE WAS SOO GOOOD edit: AND RUSSIA's wowowow

[@oksk7271]

I just enjoyed watching the Italian team and from Russia. 😍

[@mysteryof7]

Russia was fantastic but just imo I thought Italy was the strongest

[@belladirisi5867]

Imagine getting a cramp during one of these routines😬😬

[@vitap2910]

i train this and yes, that happens really often

[@xEnjoyTheMoment]

you ignore it and hope your leg doesnt fall off greeting from a former syn. swimmer lol

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

The fact that they are humans makes what they do, so unreal. I'm amazed at this unbelievable talents.

[@tarakelly8640]

This is like cheerleading, ballet and gymnastics in water. I love it

[@mrpepero]

Fun fact: They use gelatine to keep their hair sleek and to wash it off, they use hot water

[@kenadielise7780]

Cool I always wondered

[@eatmypanart]

@@kenadielise7780 it's actually "gelatine" made out of fish. I think it's from the scales of the fish? I don't remember, but I do remember it was from fish haha

[@vitap991]

@@eatmypanart no its the one that we use for cake

[@sstutorials2423]

I’m a synchronized swimmer we use the one we use in desserts/ jello. So uncomfortable lol!!

[@liwei6943]

@@sstutorials2423 Yea true. It always take me days to get them off my hair.

[@kelseytheresa]

These commentators sound like spoilt high schoolers whose daddy’s didn’t buy them the latest Mercedes for their sweet 16. Totally unprofessional and extremely inappropriate of them to use their power of the mic to project their self loathing insecurities on to incredibly hard working athletes who are more than well deserving of their titles within the Olympics.

[@finethehuman1821]

Honestly it's saddening and a shame

[@aleynahallie9506]

When?

[@ronalhardvard1550]

Wwe

[@JackieOnMars]

Ikr!!! We don’t want to hear their opinions about them we just want them to guide us along the event😭

[@gothicmatter9123]

Well that’s the English for you.. lol come on you didn’t know they always sound like they’re better than you 😊🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@salimalmahry]

The lead commentator is so annoying.

[@Fevrure]

2012 was even worst 🤦

[@mmmtastyalidzie2435]

Exactly

[@x3no841]

El Mahry. Ikr

[@samminicksm]

El Mahry. All she’s doing is complaining🙄

[@inasapie4661]

I don't want to hear her vioce, but i have to hear the music

[@anjasynchro1795]

Russia😋😋😘😍 I am come from Serbia and l am practice artistic swiming in Serbia1🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏆🎖🏅🥇🥈🥉🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️♥️♥️

[@ChinNationFTW]

Russia straight comes with Epic Music, so I'm already rooting for them lol. I love Epic Music.

[@valp618]

This is amazing. Artistic swimming is extremely hard. All of these teams were incredible!

[@yunogasai1389]

Russia comes in* Why do I hear boss music?

[@tatya222002]

Boss? Their program's called "Prayer". One of the girls lost her mother and the head coach lost her granddaughter that year.

[@elisejolie8414]

Natalia Alexeeva May they Rest In Peace. ❤️

[@Red4350]

@@tatya222002 i think his Boss music reference music is a Video game comparison...like when you verse a "Boss" in a game there is specific music to accompany a higher difficulty ...basically hes comparing a high difficulty part in a video game with the Russian team...saying they are on a higher difficulty level that usual or something ...idk how to explain exactly but it is praise for them nonetheless

[@mslightbulb]

@@tatya222002 the commenter is just praising them because Russia is basically, the top in artistic sports.

[@temikscs-go3726]

@@tatya222002 я первый раз смотрю выступление наших и первое впечатление мое... кто то тонет в море его засасывает в воду, но он сражается и видит как на помощь плывет лодка спасения, волны усиливаются и все таки в конце на последних секундах, спасают человека...

[@Lina-hi5ji]

These women are so inspiring. Im speechless !!

[@jto9202]

The russians’ performance was perfection!