Artistic swimming

Artistic swimming

Author: BBC Radio February 12, 2026 Duration: 6:46

How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance routine as well...? Artistic swimming, which used to be known as synchronised swimming, requires dedication, hard work and passion. Phil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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