{"id":76509,"date":"2024-07-17T20:34:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T18:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualjournalism.de\/?post_type=magazin&p=76509"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:56:27","slug":"synchronised-swimming-its-like-dancing-in-the-water","status":"publish","type":"magazin","link":"https:\/\/visualjournalism.de\/en\/magazine\/water\/synchronised-swimming-its-like-dancing-in-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018It\u2019s like dancing in the water\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Flexibility, timing and blind trust: how a demanding sport shapes young athletes. By Joshua Hummel, <\/a><\/strong>Michael Matthey, <\/a>Carlotta Steinkamp<\/a> (text, video) and Meline B\u00fchler<\/a> (photos)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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The sun is shining on the water <\/strong>of the learner pool at the newly refurbished outdoor pool in Misburg, where children are splashing, laughing and playing \u2013 today the outdoor swimming season begins. In the middle of the fun comes an announcement: \u2018The synchronised swimming will start in ten minutes.\u2019 The synchronised swimmers focus; there is little talking. Their costumes fit perfectly and their hair is styled. \u2018It\u2019s called \u201cKlitschen\u201d,\u2019 explains Zora, a 15-year-old pupil from Hannover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zora and her teammates from SGS Hannover have trained hard for this moment. Synchronised swimming, also known as artistic swimming, demands not only stamina and strength but also perfect coordination with your teammates. \u2018It\u2019s like dancing in the water,\u2019 explains coach Anna Kasterina, \u2018except that we have no solid ground under our feet.\u2019 Preparations for today\u2019s show began months ago. \u2018Every movement has to be spot on, every breath has to be coordinated,\u2019 says Anna, one of the most experienced swimmers in the team. \u2018We train up to five times a week, sometimes more when an important competition is coming up.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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