USA wins first Mixed Synchro Swim Champs - Universal Sports
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- www.UniversalSp... 2015, Kazan, Russia, 26th FINA World Championship, in Synchronized Swimming First Mixed Duet Tech, Christina Jones and Bill May win the Gold by .2122 points over Russia, ending a 21 year Gold medal drought for Team USA. (Call your TV provider and ask for Universal Sports to watch full events on TV and online.)
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They make it look so easy but we need to remember just how difficult and demanding synchronized swimming is.
I think wading in my pool is demanding, especially if I’m holding a martini.
Omg who cares
@@yoxall4559 You did by commenting.
When I was in high school, in the early 1970s, in Michigan public schools, we all had to learn to swim, and do synchronized swimming. The schools had Olympic sized swimming pools. (Most, not all) It was part of gym class back then. We all had to do routines and were graded on that. It's SO much fun, and also demanding, but helps people learn body control in the water. These folks are at the highest levels of course....just wow.
Far harsher than ballet and gymnastics
never ever seen this before, but that was interesting. It seems cool to allow males to do this sport too. nice and creative opening.
It was really cute!!
you should check out the rhythmic gymnastics
Mixed synchro teams are fairly common everwhere except the US. The very first synchro teams were all male.
@@ewellford Figures. Most women's sports, even cheerleading, were only open to men.
Ditto
how do they smile through all this?? I would be drowning 😱
María Luna actually smiling and making it seem effortless is part of the score in artistic impression
He cannot shut his mouth with those equine teeth in there!
I do synchronized swimming and it is actually not that hard
Sarah Mirkia you’re obviously not of Olympic standard though. Splashing in the pool whilst copying your friend is not the same as these people repeating their routines all day long for 10 hours or more to ensure everything is perfectly synchronised.
Frogzilla I am close to regionals and my team might make JO Junior Olympics so please don’t stress me out or I will mess up please and thank you also you wouldn’t know if I am Olympic standard or not so please stop 🛑 you should not say these things especially to a synchronized swimmer thank You
Trainer: Point you toes
Me: they’re pointed.
Trainer: No! More pointy
Me: FOOT CRAMP!!!!!!!
Me too, girl 🤣 think about those ballerinas putting all their weight into those tippy toes. I dunno how the heck they can still walk.
@@cwayzums If you're talking about individuals who dance on pointe, some can't well. I used to dance on pointe (I absolutely loved it) but it was a terror for my feet. I have fallen arches (a firm of flat feet that looks fine when I stand, but they roll in as I walk) that is predominant in the sport. I have to used arched insoles as a result and "ballet flats" (the style of dress shoe)? Forget about it!
For this sport (synchronized swimming/artistic swimming) though, there is a way to work on strengthening your arches. There's elastic bands you pull tight and then point into. Also the oldest trick I was told was to take a dictionary and stand on top of it with my heel resting on the floor and lift into a parallel releve.
😂😂😂😂😂
You just described my life! 😂😂
Me too from dance and gymnastics
If we can do this on ice, we can do this on water. Couples Synchro.
Yaaass!!
and with paired/group rhythmic gymnasts
This is not quite the same as ice skating. While there are some synchronized movements, there are just as many movements that are peculiar to each to each of the partners based on fluidity, strength and flexibility. I have never seen a female ice skater lift a male above her head. This obsession with a single gender or gender blending is becoming a little bit annoying. Not only do females not resemble males physically but they are different biologically.
my thought too
Exactly
I used to be a synchronized swimmer. And people who say it's not a sport should try it! It's one of the hardest things I've ever done.
These sports do not get enough attention!!
People who say it's not a sport eat as an exercise
Same here! My best High school activity, made lifetime friends and good memories.
@@tootsla1252 i didn't know it existed...how do I join this.
You do synchronized swimming? Than mind if I ask you some questions, please? It's for a story I'm working on.
I didn't realize this was a thing! I'm so glad it is. To my knowledge, the Olympics has two all-female sports, but I thought they should offer those to men as well (since we have been demanding equality for years). Bring on the mixed teams!
"It's not for men, only women"
Bruh when they were underwater I couldn't even tell them apart
Yep she looked like a guy….
What are we trying to prove here? What's next?? Women doing the iron cross on still rings in gymnastics? Enough is enough!
@@mel752 wtf? Why does it matter? It truly doesn’t
@@mel752 that would be cool af
@Mel B, Trying to prove? A person is enjoying a sport and engaging in that sport. They aren’t trying to prove anything to you. Get over yourself.
I wish they had glass tanks for side views, thats when you can see just how amazing they are. To throttle yourself 5 feet above water without having the bottom to push up off of is hard! Like theyre just using water to push themselves up. Its amazing
In the other synchronized swimming performances for the Olympics they show the underwater views from the side. Not sure why they didn’t in this video.
Easy answer: Who's producing the video? Any big conglomerate will not share all views unless you have a paid subscription!
He looks so happy!😂
They probably smile to breathe as well
You have to keep smiling ... it's in the rules
@V P relevant how???
In part because he wasn't allowed to participate in the Olympics in 2004 because he wasn't female. Having a mixed division is completely appropriate. He's been participating in synchronized swimming since he was 10 According to his wiki.
Happy 😊😁
I think people are getting really upset about this sport. I think that Synchronized Swimming can be as much of a male sport as it is a female one. They both were flawless, absolutely amazing.
true!😁
Nerp.
I would definitely watched it if was an Olympic event.
It's very impressive. Still...I don't understand why he can't be on the team with everyone else, and he needs to perform with just a single female partner. It limits what stunts they can do with only two people. Maybe they'll have teams for men or mixed teams in the future. I hope so!
"Male" is in quotation marks here.
Oh my goodness! They can't believe that! Americans Artistic Swimming and or Synchronized Swimming gets their gold medal 🏅🥇and World Aquatics Champions.
He's having the time of his life! I love this for them! Congratulations! Beautiful work!
Their moves are so artistic. It is so nice seeing man and a woman do a synchronize swimming together.
Finally the men are allowed! About time!
The moves they performed in synchronized swimming were astonishing. For me, they were perfect for this competition. Bravo!
Bill Mae, the synchro bae
BILL BILL BILL BILL
Absolutely beautiful loved it and it's about time that we see men in this sport 😀👍
I tried to do this andd i almost drowned... Seriously though the amount of strength needed for this is crazy!
I know what you mean. I still have to hold my nose when I jump in the pool!😂
@@ednaking956 haha same! I can't even dive im scared to😅
I believe you need to clamp your nose to do this to prevent water getting into your nose.
Not just strength but also buoyancy. It all depends on your weight and your bone density. The denser and heavier you are the more difficult it will be. That's why men werent allowed in the first place. It could put athletes at risk of drowning
One of the funniest sketches I ever saw on Saturday Night Live, many years ago, was a parody of synchronized swimming. If memory serves me right, Christopher Guest was the coach and the swimmers were Harry Shearer and, I think, Martin Short. I ‘bout laughed my head off! That aside, this couple did a great job, and I’m glad to see that a man is doing this sport. Congratulations to this duo.
Yes, Martin Short! Me and my 4 girls used to watch this over and over to have a good laugh! Hilarious! SNL used to be funny, a long time ago!
Beautiful choreography! They are amazing!
So happy to finally see a man and a woman together in synch swimming. Congratulations! They did a beautiful job.
A gorgeous routine!! CONGRATULATIONS to all the athletes!!! 🎊🇺🇸🎆🥇🎉
Bill & Christina, so proud of you both… You have waited along time to make this win… CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!
Sooooo proud of you Bill and Christina!!!! 💖💖💖
THE BEST DUET THEIR SMILES WERE A DELIGHT AND THEIR ENERGY FUN TO WATCH
They were amazing and having such a great time doing it 🤩 Congratulations 🎉 GO USA 🇺🇸
So cool. Haven’t seen this type of synchronized swim since I was a little girl.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Are spectacular.
Such really dedicated
Hard performing talented
Contagious so very. Strong men and women.
I could watch them endlessly.
Thank you people of nations.
Wow! He owned it! This was nice to see. Brought tears to my eyes.
And who would've imagined that men competing in artistic swimming are now eligible to compete and win a medal at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris?
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL. SO PROUD OF YOU.
BEAUTIFUL JOB.
The RIO 2016 Games, without these athletes, will be missing an integral part of Synchronized Swimming at this juncture.These athletes, as well as the Russian and Italians are all Worlds Champions and dererve to compete at the Olympic level!This should be an event in RIO, there is no reason why, they just finished Worlds!?
This is one of the biggest wastes of time in "sports". What a joke.
The RIO 2016 Games, without these athletes, won't be missing a thing.
I am so happy to him see his dream come true. And for his country. Congratulations to you both. You were so beautiful in the water visually and as a team period.
I had no idea this was even a thing! I love it and, of course, I love that we won! Congratulations, team USA! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
With all these new co-ed events this brings the world closer to the age of Starship Troopers where women will be on football teams and co-ed military showers. 😁 If you saw the movie, you know the moments I mentioned. Hey, are we gonna get co-ed softball/baseball?🙏🏽
Wow! That was really good. Great to watch. They deserved to win.
I was honestly impressed and confused at the same time!! Go usa!!
both of their feet!!!!!!!! their legs!!!! such an awesome performance!!! really happy for them ( I dont know either athlete's history), but you can just see the joy of performance on their faces
impressive and it looks like their having fun
Congratulations, you earned it. Thankyou for America. God bless
Beautiful congratulation USA 🇺🇲 ❤ big love from SPAIN 🇪🇦
So much STRENGHT of character and mentally proud they went and DID their job unlike another gymnast
Youve GOT to have pretty legs to do this. ..Il give him that
You make pretty legs with that during the years of practicing, esp. when growing up.
i didnt even know that there are so many men doing this sport that it even got to be an official olympic discipline.
its great! same rights for everyone
I like seeing more of these where Men and Women can come together, not to compete with each other, but to work together.
I'm grateful for this nice example and other examples which are similar in nature to this type of performance. 😊 👨👩🏊
They looked like they were having a blast out there...that's what sports is about right?!
OMG! Team USA 🇺🇸 first time ever Gold Medal 🥇 and World 🌍🌎🌏 Championships in Artistic Mixed Duet Technical Synchronized Swimming.
The male has as beautiful feet an arches as the female!
you’re acting as if that’s unusual or special lol. Males and females have the same feet anatomically speaking
I guess he achieved his goal of looking like a female.
@@Isyay1 not the same... different hormones...
@@Isyay1 aren’t they slightly different? Don’t they design shoes slightly differently too? When I wear men’s shoes in my size Ik quite often they’re not as comfortable as the female equivalent of the same shoe and the fit feels a little off... and I have gone in with an open mind and without any set expectations. I would love for them to fit the same! That being said I think we’re more similar than not, and I’m sure men could point their feet just the same or better, especially with enough practice. Probably better than me!
Amazing greatly appreciated, congratulations to both of you 👌
hahaha, seriously couldn't tell who's legs were who's, they were both so graceful!
I have never heard of this competition and was transfixed with it. I love it. This routine was so entertaining this event was so fun. Congratulations to team USA and the rest of the competitors.
I have seen a lot of Olympic competitions on tv! They all have my respect but something about this one takes the cake. Well done!
WOW! My brain is now convinced that I have DOUBLE VISION
👁👁👁👁
Truly impressive 👏
Amazing tandem! First time to see this!
I’m sorry this was so damn fun to watch. I was never interested in this before but now I really am!
You have to be 100 % muscle to do this sport OMG the determination and skill you have to posses!..I applaud them and ANYONE that can do any of this!...I damn near die just trying to tread water in deep water aerobics!!😂...GREAT JOB TEAM USA!!
Fantastic performance!
WoW I'm into skateboarding but this is excellence I gotta watch again
This is one of my favorite sport during the summer Olympics. It's amazing the strength and stamina this sport takes.
Handsome and pretty. LOVE IT!
That was very cool. They did it leisurely and it came out perfect what a happy cheery team. Go U.S.A.!!!!
Me struggling to do a front walkover to oyster here and they’re here doin this? Oh my goodness😂
Esther Williams would be proud
Loved it, would love to see all of the entries.
This sport really should be called "underwater leg dancing"
This is my new favorite sport!
I love gymnastics, ice skating and THIS!!
I just realized they weren't wearing any goggles so they are performing practically bling when underwater, unless they have their eyes open. Wow!
They have their eyes open
You mean to tell me all those years of dancing in the water at the local pool with my bestie could have put me in the Olympics?!
😂🤣 As a Dancer & a Triathlete (Run, Bike, SWIM 🏊♀️), & Yoga Instructor, I was thinking the same! Lol!
I didn’t realize this sport was around in the Olympics for this long. But then again there are many other events I never knew existed in the summer Olympics.
I always thought they only had swimming, gymnastics, and track & field in the summer Olympics.
Forget football. Now all the Texas dads are gonna want want their sons to get into this sport. Lol
Lol!😂 TEXAS dad's (& mom's) are Not going to give up their #FNL That easily! Texans Love our Football!! 🏈 (BUT I LOVE Swimming, Diving, Gymnastics, Track, Ice Skating!) I LOVED this!
FUN FUN FUN to watch!! They were absolutely GREAT!!
Very surprised there were not more lifts. I would expect that would elevate the sport even more (pun intended haha).
These men are all muscle, no fat. They probably sink like bricks. Yet that man looks weightless in the water. That’s how good he is.
Love the male, female pairs. 👏🤗🙏🏻🤗👏
Amazing to watch this duo keep fab timing and graceful movement
I would've loved to be able to see underwater!! Skill level of a pro! 👏👏 Well done
she didn't have a noseclip on during the whole routine...
Oh my, you're right...
They look so amazing together! Love it!
🎉Congratulations 🎉
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼USA 🇺🇸
Well done!!! I’m so excited for them!! Go USA🇺🇸 🥇 so fun to watch!
This is the oddest sport, but damn, the athleticism it takes! 💪
What a beautiful couple, they are gorgeous!
Bill’s got the best feet in the biz. 🤩
Absolutely beautiful congratulations
Perfect!
Just absolutely beautiful… very proud of them. Go USA! Well done.
I was a synchronized swimmer...I always thought it was silly that boys didn't do it. It is unbelievable how hard that sport is.
No one will believe me when I say this but my coach knows Bill May and his coach so my team got to meet him and I live in Las Vegas and his coach taught my team once BTW I do synchronized swimming but if you say I am lying I have proof 2 pics of my team and me with him I will show you so don’t say I am lying
And this is true so don’t try anything or I will come for you huntee
Thank you so much, dear algorithm!👌😆
I think the argument over whether something should be an Olympic sport shouldn’t be the definition of what a sport is but rather whether or not the sport in question is as close to subjectively judged as possible.
Lovely better than the women’s and music background, superb ‼️
OMGosh… this is hilarious! I am going to start training for lawn sprinkler jump. 😂😂😂
They're were awesome! I wonder what makeup she uses that stays on so well in the water? 🤔
It looked like they are having so much fun!
Why is she only talking about how good the guy is?
Wow just WOW!
Thats just agonizing knowing all that action and yet holding their breath inunderwater thats abuse for me buy obviously they enjpy it BLESSED 💕 💕
The announcer keeps talking about the man's strength... ignoring how the woman is perfectly in sync with this strong man. "The moment he's waiting for all his life."
Absolutely Beautiful! Wow! Great job guys! #TeamUSA ❤️🇺🇸
Totally wonderful swimming absolutely stunning.😊💞😇😁