Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I love synchronized swimming, and at least it's more of a sport than table tennis... It requires incredible skill and athleticism, not to mention form and grace. Why do people always make fun of it?? I used to practice a few moves with my aunt in the pool (who was on the synch swim team in high school) and it is unbelievably difficult. I'm sad I didn't get to see any of it this year.
+1
I took advanced swim instructor/lifeguard classes as a teen, and a component was synchronized swimming moves. Incredibly difficult. A very beautiful sport, IMHO.
The synchronized swimming dig kind of hit a nerve because my bf and I argued about whether or not it's even a sport. He doesn't think it should be considered an Olympic sport.
I acknowledge the art, difficulty and athleticism involved in synch. swimming. It can even be enjoyable to watch. I would equate synch. swimming to ballet. One's done in the water, the other on a stage. I acknowledge the art, difficulty and athleticism of ballet as well. I consider neither to be a sport.