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  • The US artistic swimming team has made a comeback by qualifying for the Olympics for the first time in 16 years. They're led by coach Andrea Fuentes, a four-time Olympic medalist and a 16-time world championship medalist. We follow the team through their demanding training regimen as they prepare for their final event before the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the key parts of training is repetition, running the routine over and over again. Their strategy to earn a spot at the podium is to incorporate difficult moves into their choreographed routines and execute them perfectly. Some of the key players are Anita Alvarez and Daniella Ramirez.
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Komentáře • 155

  • @hughgeek5592
    @hughgeek5592 Před měsícem +217

    Wow. I don't think they are getting enough attention or paid enough for this amount of training and pressure. Much respect to this sport.

    • @nbaoldgirl
      @nbaoldgirl Před měsícem +7

      Agreed!!

    • @ecueto395
      @ecueto395 Před měsícem +7

      Agreed! I still can’t find their full Olympic performance from this year.. performances for other (more popular) sports were posted so quickly.

    • @hughgeek5592
      @hughgeek5592 Před měsícem +4

      @@ecueto395 - Unfortunately you can only view the less popular events on cable and on their sister station. Most of us cut the cord long ago so these spoiler-filled highlights are the only way to support these fine athletes.

    • @ridstock9663
      @ridstock9663 Před měsícem +8

      @@ecueto395 Same in the UK knew nothing about this sport until we won a silver in the duo event and the BBC posted a clip of their performance, still cant find any videos of the winning performances. Its criminal this sport didn't get better coverage, athleticism, holding breath, artistry and the crazy half underwater cameras make it great to watch.

    • @ecueto395
      @ecueto395 Před měsícem

      @@ridstock9663 I hear it’s all on Peacock.. maybe I’ll have to splurge for this month and get a temporary account just to watch what I want to watch Olympic-wise.

  • @lmcmillin5698
    @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem +65

    Swim Mom here, and my daughter began Syncro, aka Artistic Swimmimg, when she was little only 8 years old. What many people don't know is that these beautiful ladies begin when they are little. They train extremely hard for years. They work with coaches who have great skills and talent to bring out the best in each athlete. The kids work just as hard as the US National Team to be the best that they can be. Some of them are fortunate enough to be considered for better teams and move forward. They would amaze me as I sat poolside or at a great distance, so I didn't interrupt their training. I had the great fortune watching one Olympian who swam on my daughter's team in LaMirada, CA. She was special and it showed! I am so excited for Team USA and looking forward to what the future holds.

  • @stephanielang3504
    @stephanielang3504 Před měsícem +89

    I am so proud of seeing this! I was a US synchro swimmer that promoted this sport to become an Olympic sport. This makes my heart so happy to see the advancement and changes in the sport since the early 80s.

  • @mllee2008
    @mllee2008 Před měsícem +18

    14:36
    OMG, this has me tearing up. THIS IS THE AMERICAN DREAM! Came here seeking a better life, and gratefully took part in all the wonderful things the USA has to offer. Now he is so proud of the fact that his child is representing his new home! Love it! America is so proud of all these ladies!
    ♥️🙏🏼🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @lalomalo8052
    @lalomalo8052 Před měsícem +18

    4:59 that routine is INSANE. To be able to stay in their spot doing all sorts of movements, sometimes upside down, all the while staying synchronized is just beyond impressive.

  • @stasiabeez0
    @stasiabeez0 Před měsícem +39

    This is probably the most difficult sport there is. The amount of strength they are using is CRAZYYY, and its all for FREE 😭

  • @drj9506
    @drj9506 Před měsícem +74

    Daniella's dad made me cry so hard, if my kid were in the olympics I would emotionally too

    • @nbaoldgirl
      @nbaoldgirl Před měsícem +3

      I was JUST thinking that and came here to say it! 😊

    • @debl9957
      @debl9957 Před měsícem +2

      Same here ❤🇺🇸

    • @ROBINstrawBERRYwine
      @ROBINstrawBERRYwine Před 25 dny +1

      Yes you can tell he is very proud of her and to be an American 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

  • @yuffduf
    @yuffduf Před měsícem +21

    So proud of your silver finish!

  • @JDMimeTHEFIRST
    @JDMimeTHEFIRST Před měsícem +18

    As an asthmatic long distance runner, artistic swimming seems like the most difficult sport to me. Just having to hold your breathe and control it while doing all these crazy moves in water and having to work with a whole team doing the same.

    • @JDMimeTHEFIRST
      @JDMimeTHEFIRST Před měsícem

      Why aren’t goggles allowed? That seems ableist. The Olympics has so many dumb rules I don’t understand.

    • @JDMimeTHEFIRST
      @JDMimeTHEFIRST Před měsícem +2

      Most Olympians have to grow up rich or have sponsors. Sports like this, you have to be a nepo baby just for all the costs of training. It’s why I like running as far as being the fairest sport because people don’t need to grow up rich or start from a young age to do it.

    • @eszterkaloczi6061
      @eszterkaloczi6061 Před měsícem +1

      ⁠​⁠@@JDMimeTHEFIRSThow are goggles ableist?? it’s a sport that’s all about looking artisitic and aesthetic and let’s be honest, goggles would look horrible with those dresses and dance moves

    • @wzwzwz
      @wzwzwz Před 24 dny

      ​@@eszterkaloczi6061 not to mention how dislodged goggles can disrupt an athlete and their rhythm

  • @tatertotbot
    @tatertotbot Před měsícem +123

    They got second place btw

    • @l-l-l-l-l-l-l
      @l-l-l-l-l-l-l Před měsícem +5

      USA logic, the best in the country is the best in the world.

    • @missltonay
      @missltonay Před měsícem +1

      @@l-l-l-l-l-l-l what?

    • @Lintrovert
      @Lintrovert Před měsícem +5

      Yeah… which is amazing, but kinda ironic when the title of the video says “Second to None” lol

  • @aaliyahrandom
    @aaliyahrandom Před měsícem +23

    I love how the dad is crying not just because he has an olympian daughter, but because his daughter is representing USA, the country that gave him so much.

  • @VILJL
    @VILJL Před měsícem +18

    China captured its first-ever Olympic gold medal in the artistic swimming team event at the Paris Games. Team USA captured the silver to earn its first medal in this event since 2004. Spain medaled for the second time in the last three Olympics, finishing third and the bronze medal

    • @tmr3109
      @tmr3109 Před měsícem +4

      Both coaches for China and the US are from Spain

  • @boohere2
    @boohere2 Před měsícem +13

    They came in Silver. Not bad at all. Considering they didn't get anything in a very long time. I also saw that the swimming team didn't have goggles on at the Olympics. I thought that was tough! That should be allowed. Not everyone can see or see clearly under water.

  • @louisianadaboo1228
    @louisianadaboo1228 Před měsícem +4

    They shut it down when they moonwalked. Too smooth 🎊🎉

  • @debl9957
    @debl9957 Před měsícem +3

    Loved the patriotism of Anita and Daniella's families!! Heart-warming.

  • @icyxxxxx
    @icyxxxxx Před měsícem +17

    Watching this right after swimming

  • @honeybunch5765
    @honeybunch5765 Před 28 dny +2

    This is amazing. Holding my breath plays in my claustrophobia. I admire them so much because this is one of my fears.

  • @eliminati8975
    @eliminati8975 Před 24 dny +1

    this is literally insane. all of it

  • @lorifrederick2367
    @lorifrederick2367 Před měsícem +1

    I watched Team USA 🇺🇸 awesome performance during the Olympics. Congratulations to you all!

  • @user-kb9cu4rl9z
    @user-kb9cu4rl9z Před 29 dny +1

    The hardest, most demanding sport of them all. Kudos!

  • @CAPTAINBOBBYSPAKJONES
    @CAPTAINBOBBYSPAKJONES Před měsícem +8

    My favourate olympic Sport!

    • @gerry343
      @gerry343 Před měsícem

      I prefer speed sheep shearing or darts.

  • @MicheleRuppertLMT
    @MicheleRuppertLMT Před 27 dny

    AMAZING! Always brings tears to my eyes to see how you all work so hard for such a beautiful sport! So exciting and happy to watch your performances! Thank you so much for all your effort and love for what you all do for yourself and your families and for the USA!

  • @_Amilio_
    @_Amilio_ Před měsícem +19

    It's actually quite a hectic sport 💪

  • @nighthawknina86
    @nighthawknina86 Před 7 dny

    artistic swimming is crazy

  • @wanarif917
    @wanarif917 Před měsícem +7

    i like the mj song chosen for team usa

  • @nbaoldgirl
    @nbaoldgirl Před měsícem +5

    I’m in awe!!! ❤🇺🇸

  • @sharonmurrell9291
    @sharonmurrell9291 Před 27 dny

    I felt they were the absolute best. Really the best!!!!! They were very creative and strong!!!!

  • @fashionupdate390
    @fashionupdate390 Před 23 dny +2

    I watched the same Olympic training for China

  • @jacquelinelee9510
    @jacquelinelee9510 Před měsícem +12

    What brand of creme is on their faces? Am I correct in assuming it is something to protect their faces from 8 hours of sun exposure 6 days a week? What about their arms and hands and backs?

    • @elenalizabeth
      @elenalizabeth Před měsícem +8

      It’s a thick zinc based sunscreen designed to stay on even through hours of water exposure. And yes it’s mostly to prevent them from getting sunburned - which would require recovery time out of the water.

    • @TheBooty28
      @TheBooty28 Před měsícem

      Why do they not train indoors???

  • @ing3666
    @ing3666 Před 23 dny

    I did synchronized swimming in the early 80's. This is so difficult. WTG Team!!!

  • @romgurbeerromana9829
    @romgurbeerromana9829 Před měsícem +5

    Awesome and educational video.👍👍
    Keep it up guys.👌👌👌
    Love from PANJAAB❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mikeconnery4652
    @mikeconnery4652 Před měsícem +4

    Fantastic 😊

  • @bruintoo
    @bruintoo Před měsícem +1

    Used to swim there. Go Bruins!

  • @HusseinDoha
    @HusseinDoha Před měsícem +4

    Bizarre that no mention of where Andrea is from! A 4 time Olympian representing who? Spain!🇪🇸 She’s a Spaniard. One of the most established teams in this Olympic event.

  • @darinblass
    @darinblass Před měsícem

    I loved watching them win their Olympic medal and told a friend how hard this sport looked, but wow, they are just incredible.

    • @Taras_ocean
      @Taras_ocean Před měsícem

      If you are this impressed with USA’s routine, trying checking out Russia’s past routines. They’ve been gold medalists since 1996, this sport is Russia’s territory. My favorite one is the one from Rio 2016. USA just came back from the scene after not being able to qualify for many olympics since 04. This really isn’t easy. China finally got their gold though, superb to all these artistic swimmers and their noses and ears!!!

  • @sunset10200
    @sunset10200 Před 26 dny

    Love this sport!

  • @beverlyr307
    @beverlyr307 Před 27 dny +1

    It truly doesn’t get the recognition that it deserves. I am mesmerized and in complete awe watching these powerful elegant women.

  • @JuliaJacksons
    @JuliaJacksons Před měsícem +6

    How do they get into it initially though like where are there teams doing this recreationally

    • @temiudoh
      @temiudoh Před měsícem +2

      usually community centres have classes at their pools but I will say water polo, synchro swimming etc are more prevalent in wealthier neighbourhoods

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem

      Here on the website is a link to find clubs.

    • @arfriedman4577
      @arfriedman4577 Před 15 dny

      Where i lived when i was in hs, the private pool club a classmate went to had synchronized swimming. She was on the team.
      Look up synchronized swimming coach.

  • @irm613
    @irm613 Před měsícem +2

    Some drama queens complaining in comments about China and Russia. Who even cares, this is an interesting video about preparation, and what it takes to be good at this sport. Nice to see some insight.

  • @ximenapena4705
    @ximenapena4705 Před měsícem +11

    how to do u study or have a job if u train 8 hours a day?

    • @gloriouslyimperfect
      @gloriouslyimperfect Před měsícem +25

      You either have sponsors or a lot of us athletes will work multiple part time jobs around their schedules. In other countries a lot of the athletes are funded by the government but not here.

    • @temiudoh
      @temiudoh Před měsícem

      time management

    • @JDMimeTHEFIRST
      @JDMimeTHEFIRST Před měsícem +2

      They don’t. Most Olympians have to grow up rich or have sponsors. Sports like this, you have to be a nepo baby just for all the costs of training. It’s why I like running as far as being the fairest sport because people don’t need to grow up rich or start from a young age to do it.

    • @gloriouslyimperfect
      @gloriouslyimperfect Před měsícem +1

      @@JDMimeTHEFIRST in the United States. In most other countries they’re sponsored by their government.

  • @LucaCooreman-z6i
    @LucaCooreman-z6i Před 27 dny

    Why are the faces white of them? I do not know anything of artistic swimming, I discovered it at the Paris Olympics and I love it!

  • @latonyanewsome0
    @latonyanewsome0 Před 4 dny

    Add cheerleading to that list of skills, because of the flyers.

  • @Hi-rv7tc
    @Hi-rv7tc Před měsícem

    I’m so happy 😁

  • @dianatodd4710
    @dianatodd4710 Před měsícem

    Great swimming Olympians....

  • @davidestremera6003
    @davidestremera6003 Před měsícem +4

    Ive almost drowned 3 times in my life and never learned to swim but my wifey is a fish lol 😅😅😅😅

  • @Kaijuus
    @Kaijuus Před 9 dny

    Please put subtitles for the coach.

  • @GJH3735
    @GJH3735 Před měsícem +3

    I wonder which sunblock they use

  • @MALogan-tc8sh
    @MALogan-tc8sh Před 27 dny +1

    HOW is your brain able yo do all that at once!?

  • @yeshitenzin4439
    @yeshitenzin4439 Před měsícem

    congrats usa swimmer and actually we are looking for more numbers..... !!

  • @Abbezzorcax
    @Abbezzorcax Před měsícem

    Team USA so powerfull.. Very succesfull team to win gold medal...

  • @hidralalo
    @hidralalo Před 23 dny

    I've heard about asthma medication for better air control in swimmers, how much is that true?

  • @NhungNguyen-vc1qq
    @NhungNguyen-vc1qq Před 29 dny

    Us team 100p❤❤❤ 2:55

  • @Familylawgroup
    @Familylawgroup Před měsícem +9

    Can only one swimmer be a flyer or can multiple swimmers fly simultaneously?

    • @emmamemma4162
      @emmamemma4162 Před měsícem +5

      You can have more than one, I think you might even get points for having more than one flyer but I'm not sure. When a team chooses to have the same person fly in all the acros, it's usually because they are the only one on the team that can perform those skills. On our team the flyer is a former gymnast.

  • @shannonshawcroft4245
    @shannonshawcroft4245 Před měsícem +1

    I can’t believe they’re not paid…..

  • @Kaydee-p7x
    @Kaydee-p7x Před 25 dny

    I wonder how they are able to cordinate themselves in the water

  • @faizrizky9414
    @faizrizky9414 Před 29 dny +1

    Michael Jackson you will always be famous! 👑🐐✨❤️

  • @arthurzhu795
    @arthurzhu795 Před 9 dny

    im chinese and im laughing

  • @daytonwoodford4386
    @daytonwoodford4386 Před měsícem

    SLIVER READS BETTER 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @freespeech8520
    @freespeech8520 Před měsícem +3

    "Arbitrator Concludes No Fault Violation for Calista Liu," who's on US Artistic Swimming Team.

  • @mywaterfountain
    @mywaterfountain Před měsícem

    Yay silver!!!!!!

  • @margarethynes8064
    @margarethynes8064 Před 15 dny

    What is on their faces?

  • @jimaglonzoa.m6368
    @jimaglonzoa.m6368 Před měsícem +6

    They were lucky Russia is out, the only nation to win all medals in Artistic Swimming at the olympics since Sydney 2000

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem +2

      It gave a lot of talented athletes an opportunity to show the world how incredible they are.

    • @kpNov23
      @kpNov23 Před 26 dny

      Putin denies his athletes to compete to stroke his own ego and power

  • @user-uo2bk7vz2l
    @user-uo2bk7vz2l Před měsícem +1

    LOL😂

  • @purnama96-t6j
    @purnama96-t6j Před 29 dny

    they won silver in olympic🎉🎉🎉

  • @selfissimo
    @selfissimo Před měsícem +2

    Second to none? The Chinese wan gold, hello?

  • @f.d.5173
    @f.d.5173 Před měsícem +3

    Why the hell are goggles not permitted

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem

      Believe me, they wear them while they train, but they don't need them while they compete.

  • @nighthawknina86
    @nighthawknina86 Před 7 dny

    what is on their faces???

  • @sophiamatias8110
    @sophiamatias8110 Před 26 dny

    Why don’t people use goggles? What’s the history of that?

  • @Coco_Demi_Gymnastics
    @Coco_Demi_Gymnastics Před měsícem

    No indoor pools?

    • @oliviazeng3450
      @oliviazeng3450 Před měsícem

      Usually only in hot weather such as cali or Florida. Indoor pools are in colder places like ny!

  • @savantianprince
    @savantianprince Před měsícem +1

    What's the white stuff on their faces

  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. Před měsícem

    Next do the US swimming team...the answer is... Getting asthma 🤫

  • @jenmontzingo
    @jenmontzingo Před měsícem

    What is the white stuff on their faces during rehearsal? It wasn’t there during the actual Olympics.

  • @janlittle4506
    @janlittle4506 Před měsícem

    F

  • @NavajoNinja
    @NavajoNinja Před měsícem +2

    How we train:
    $; lots of $.

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem

      It's an expensive sport, but at that level all sports are expensive.

  • @tmanthemost1157
    @tmanthemost1157 Před měsícem

    😏

  • @kenwdesouza
    @kenwdesouza Před měsícem

    Second to none?? China got Gold.. Silver is the new champion I guess.. haha

  • @honeycombpot
    @honeycombpot Před měsícem +4

    Not second to none. 2nd place behind China.

  • @pobreprofe
    @pobreprofe Před měsícem +5

    Second to China

  • @shahsaud9821
    @shahsaud9821 Před měsícem

    Second to China*

  • @李文-g9x
    @李文-g9x Před měsícem +1

    恭喜中国获得冠军🏆

  • @voroboosher
    @voroboosher Před 23 dny

    Second to none if Russia is not participating 😂 you so biased guys

  • @tdtdtd1826
    @tdtdtd1826 Před měsícem

    Olympic event.such a joke

  • @Madvizion
    @Madvizion Před měsícem +1

    Men of culture.
    We meet again.

  • @elnathanlekau4492
    @elnathanlekau4492 Před měsícem

    They're amateurs when next to Russians. Fact.

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem +2

      One of my daughters trained with a 9 time Russian national champion who is now a coach who is amazing at teaching little kids and big to achieve the skills to compete. The Russian team is extremely powerful, but all artistic swimmers train the same way from the time they are young. I respect them all!

  • @kyltib24
    @kyltib24 Před měsícem +1

    This is not a sport lol

    • @elenalizabeth
      @elenalizabeth Před měsícem +2

      What is it then if not a sport?

    • @user-th8my2km2x
      @user-th8my2km2x Před měsícem +6

      @@elenalizabeth We should have them do it and then ask if its a sport. Something tells us we'll get a different response. As in no response. Because they drowned and died.

    • @elenalizabeth
      @elenalizabeth Před měsícem +3

      @@user-th8my2km2x same with those who say gymnastics “isn’t really a sport”.
      I think the only things those people think “count as sports” involve men wearing tight shorts and running/tackling/fighting each other 🤔
      Now if those people said “breakdancing shouldn’t be an Olympic sport” I’d be agreeing with them 😂🤷‍♀️

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem +3

      Than you have never tried it. It takes strength, stamina, flexibility, endurance, and the ability to hold your breath much longer than the normal person. It's one of the most difficult sports their is.

    • @lmcmillin5698
      @lmcmillin5698 Před měsícem +2

      What do you consider a sport? I'll tell you that a football player couldn't do it! A Soccer player couldn't do it either. These ladies and now some men work for years training. I think you should go watch a club train and just see what it's really like before judging them.

  • @abbynormal7389
    @abbynormal7389 Před měsícem

    I just don't care ❤

  • @dylanpyle6500
    @dylanpyle6500 Před měsícem

    Anorther westen proganda video

  • @user-kd3pq3jt9v
    @user-kd3pq3jt9v Před měsícem +1

    the title is so ironic.

  • @directxxxx71
    @directxxxx71 Před 28 dny

    Second to none? Yeah... Second to China

    • @JRyan-dz4fd
      @JRyan-dz4fd Před 27 dny

      Asians have an aerodynamic and mass advantage just like in diving....

  • @Ali-in-Wonderland.
    @Ali-in-Wonderland. Před měsícem +2

    My arthritis could never and a big congratulations to the US team for achieving silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics❤️🤍💙✨

  • @Taras_ocean
    @Taras_ocean Před měsícem

    Second to None? team usa has barely qualified since 2004, due to your poor routines. USA finally did it this year though, good for you. Russia dominates this sport, gold every olympics since 1996. Team China finally won this year, a well-deserved gold for a magnificent performance. But the real second to none is Russia in this sport.

    • @kpNov23
      @kpNov23 Před 26 dny

      What have you done in your life? 😂

    • @Taras_ocean
      @Taras_ocean Před 26 dny

      @@kpNov23 I’m doing alright, but it’s kind of none of your business