In the Olympic pools, the aquatic disciplines follow each other without resembling each other: if we know by heart the 100m, 200m, relay and solo swimming events, we are less familiar with the other aquatic events presented at the Olympic Games. Whether it's artistic swimming (or synchronized swimming, if you prefer), diving or water polo, we're here to explain the water sports we love to watch, but don't always understand.
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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games land in the capital from August 28 to September 8. What about the para-swimming events? Who are the medal-winning athletes and teams in these disciplines? We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Artistic swimming
The discipline made its first appearance at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Known as a particularly feminine discipline, synchronized swimming also features men's events, with the addition of the men's team event for the Paris 2024 Olympics. In a pool 25 m long, 3 m deep and 20 m wide, swimmers are therefore invited to perform a free program and a technical program, combining music, choreography, jumping and synchronization.
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Diving was soon included in the Olympic program at the 1904 St. Louis Games, for men only. In 1912, the discipline was opened up to women, with two types of event on offer: a jump on the three-meter springboard or, higher up, on the high-flying platform, at a height of 10 meters. Since the 2000s, when the latter was added to the Olympic Games program, events have been performed individually or synchronized as a duet.
Water polo
The sport began to develop in the United States in the 19th century, before arriving in Europe and England in particular, where the discipline was codified to avoid the fights and overly violent methods of play that were customary at the time. Two teams of seven players each compete in 32-minute matches (four periods of eight minutes each). Water polo entered the Olympic program very early, in 1900 for the men. Women would not be able to compete until a century later, in 2000.
Artistic swimming
The synchronized swimming events will take place from August 5 to 10, 2024, at the Saint-Denis Aquatic Center. You'll find events for duets and teams of eight swimmers:
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During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, four events are scheduled, from July 27 to August 10, 2024, at the Saint-Denis Aquatic Center.
Artistic swimming
It is imperative to respect the imposed elements of the technical program; there are no rules as such.
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As with artistic swimming, there are no strict rules governing the practice of this discipline.
Waterpolo
With the exception of the goalkeeper, players can only touch the ball with one hand in water polo. Each possession lasts thirty seconds: if the team has not attacked within this time, the ball passes to the opponent.
Artistic swimming
Before 2000, the North American teams (USA and Canada) accounted for half of all Olympic titles. Since 2000, Russia has also made its mark, winning twelve titles since the Sydney Games (2000).
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Historically, the USA has dominated the discipline since the 20th century: now, China has moved into a position of strength at the latest Tokyo Games, winning 12 of the 24 medals at stake in the discipline.
Waterpolo
European countries hold a large share of the Olympic prize list, particularly in the men's competition, with Hungary leading the way. On the women's side, the USA is the dominant force, having won the last three tournaments at the 2012, 2016 and 2021 Games.
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Saturday, August 10
July 27 to August 5
We know France's opponents for the water polo events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! For both men and women, they will take place from July 27, at the Olympic Aquatic Center and Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 27, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Location
Olympic Aquatic Center
361 Avenue du Président Wilson
93200 Saint Denis
Official website
www.paris2024.org
Paris 2024 Olympics: when and on which channels to watch the para-swimming events on TV?
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: here are the medal-winning athletes in para-swimming
Paris 2024 Olympics: discover France's opponents for the water polo event
