Synchronized swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swImming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music....

competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...

in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...

were held from August 18 to August 23, at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.

Medalists

Duet	Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Semyonovna Davydova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Ermakova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal team... Anastasia Ermakova Anastasia Ermakova Anastasiya Nikolayevna Yermakova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Davydova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal...	Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Civil is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.- Medals :...	Saho Harada Saho Harada is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:... Emiko Suzuki Emiko Suzuki is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
Team	Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Semyonovna Davydova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Ermakova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal team... Anastasia Ermakova Anastasia Ermakova Anastasiya Nikolayevna Yermakova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Davydova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal... Maria Gromova Natalia Ishchenko Natalia Ishchenko Natalia Sergeyevna Ishchenko is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Elvira Khasyanova Elvira Khasyanova Elvira Ramilevna Khasyanova is a Russian synchro-swimmer.She has Olympic gold medal in team competition in 2004 and 2008, won World and European Championships and other tournaments.She is a member of National team since 1999.- External links :... Olga Kuzhela Olga Kuzhela Olga Petrovna Kuzhela is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:... Yelena Ovchinnikova Yelena Ovchinnikova Yelena Valeryevna Ovchinnikova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Anna Shorina Anna Shorina Anna Vladimirovna Shorina is a Russian synchro-swimmer.She has Olympic gold medal in team competition in 2004, won World and European Championships and other tournaments.... Svetlana Romashina Svetlana Romashina Svetlana Alekseyevna Romashina is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*...	Alba María Cabello Alba María Cabello Alba María Cabello is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Raquel Corral Raquel Corral Raquel Corral is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:... Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Civil is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.- Medals :... Thaïs Henríquez Thaïs Henríquez Thaïs Henríquez is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Laura López Laura López Laura López is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Gisela Morón Gisela Morón Gisela Morón is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Irina Rodríguez Irina Rodríguez Irina Rodríguez is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Paola Tirados Paola Tirados Paola Tirados is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References: *...	Gu Beibei Gu Beibei Gu Beibei is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She represented China at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, and has qualifed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-See also:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Huang Xuechen Huang Xuechen Huang Xuechen is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Jiang Tingting Jiang Tingting Jiang Tingting is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her duet partner is her twin sister Jiang Wenwen.-References:... Jiang Wenwen Jiang Wenwen Jiang Wenwen is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her duet partner is her twin sister Jiang Tingting.-References:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Liu Ou Liu Ou Liu Ou is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Luo Qian Luo Qian Luo Qian is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Sun Qiuting Sun Qiuting Sun Qiuting is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Wang Na Wang Na Wang Na is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.-References: http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/wang-na-1.html... Zhang Xiaohuan Zhang Xiaohuan Zhang Xiaohuan is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.-References:* http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/zh/zhang-xiaohuan-1.html...

Schedule

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8

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Day	Time	Event
Monday, August 18, 2008	15:00-16:40	Duet Technical Routine
Tuesday, August 19, 2008	15:00-17:10	Duet Free Routine (Preliminary)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008	15:00-16:30	Duet Free Routine (Final)
Friday, August 22, 2008	15:00-15:45	Team Technical Routine
Saturday, August 23, 2008	15:00-15:45	Team Free Routine (Final)

Team

Event	Date	Venue	Vacancies	Qualified
Host nation	-	-	1	People's Republic of China
European Synchronized Swimming Cup	May 30 - June 2, 2007	Rome Rome Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...	1
2007 Pan American Games Synchronized swimming at the 2007 Pan American Games The Synchronized Swimming Competition at the 2007 Pan American Games took place at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park .-Teams:-Duets:...	July 13–29, 2007	Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...	1
African Championship	December 4–5, 2007	Cairo Cairo Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...	1
Oceania Qualifying Tournament	July 19–22, 2007	Zurich Zürich Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...	1
Olympic Qualifying Tournament	April 16–20, 2008	Beijing Beijing Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...	3
TOTAL			8

Duet

Event	Date	Venue	Vacancies
NOCs qualified for the team event	-	-	8
Oceania Qualifying Tournament	July 19–22, 2007	Zurich Zürich Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...	1
Olympic Qualifying Tournament	April 16–20, 2008	Beijing Beijing Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...	15
TOTAL			24

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