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Topic: International Swimming Federation


In the News (Wed 15 Feb 12)

  
  Synchronized swimming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet, synchronized swimming involves competitors (either individuals, duets, trios or teams) combining strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry with exceptional breath control while upside down underwater.
While there is evidence of swimmers performing ballet-like maneuvers in the water in ancient times, the origin of synchronized swimming as an organized, competitive sport dates to the early 20th century.
Hair is worn in a bun on the head and held in place with gelatin, (to keep hair in place for lack of a better product) goggles are not worn because they are considered distracting and take away from the artistic beauty of the routine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Synchronized_swimming   (1125 words)

  
 Martial Arts International Federation - Official Website
Swimming competitively in high school, he was one of the first Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors in the United States.
Unified the World Union of Karatedo Organizations and the International Amateur Karate Federation which led to the recognition of World Union of Karatedo by the International Olympic Committee, the Technical unification was handled by Mr.
Important point was the unification of WUKO and International Amateur Karate Federation which led to the recognition of WUKO by the International Olympic Committee.
www.maintlfed.org /bios/anderson/index.html   (5801 words)

  
 Luge Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
For Beijing, the IOC accepted the international swimming federation's proposal for 10-kilometer open-water events for men and women.
IOC rejects women's boxing, approves open-water swimming, women's steeplecha...
For Beijing, the IOC accepted the international swimming federation's proposal for 10-kilometre open-water events for men and women.
www.lugear.com /lugeevents   (765 words)

  
 BCLS - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
federations and associations, competitions, events, rinks and skaters.
INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION -ISU is the governing body
SYNCHRO SWIMMING USA -events, news, history and facts on
www.baycountylibrary.org /TeenPage/sports.htm   (1578 words)

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