Illustrated History of Synchronized Swimming

1996 - Atlanta Held Only an 8-person Team Synchronized Swimming Event

The Japanese synchronized swimming team at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. Georgia.

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• History of Synchronized Swimming - Before Synchro Was in the Olympics
• 1984 - First Official Olympic Synchronized Swimming Competition
• 1988-1992 - Solo and duet Olympic Events
• 1996 - Atlanta Held Only an 8-person Team Synchronized Swimming Event
• 2000 - Sydney Olympics Featured Team and Duet Synchronized Swimming Events
• 2004 - Olympic Synchronized Swimming Holds Team and Duet Events
• 2008 - Olympic Synchronized Swimming Holds Team and Duet Events