Being an artistic swimmer at the Olympics takes a dancer's grace, a gymnast's flexibility, and a deep-sea diver's lung capacity, along with applying gelatin like shellac for hair and makeup stability.
Artistic swimming is a blend of ballet, swimming, and gymnastics performed with theatricality, having the challenge of proving its status as a sport despite past mocking incidents.
In 2017, the sport rebranded itself as artistic swimming to enhance appeal and athleticism in routines, aiming for broader recognition.
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