artistic swimming

U.S. artistic swimming team qualifies for first Olympics since 2008

The U.S. artistic swimming team, with 45-year-old Bill May, qualified via world championships.

3 months ago

Svetlana Romashina, seven-time Olympic champion artistic swimmer, retires

Russian Svetlana Romashina, the most decorated artistic swimmer in Olympic history with seven gold medals, announced her retirement at age…

1 year ago

U.S. coach stages dramatic rescue after swimmer faints in pool during world championships

Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes leapt into the pool to rescue artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, a two-time Olympian. “Anita is…

2 years ago

Beauty, Athleticism and Danger in the Pool

Artistic swimmers strive to look graceful, but the sport comes with significant risks, as our writer knows from experience.

3 years ago