There was, but not anymore. https://olympics.time.com/2012/07/16/really-strange-sports-that-are-longer-in-the-olympics/slide/solo-synchronized-swimming/
There actually was a solo event in what is now called artistic swimming at the 1984, ’88, and ’92 Olympics. FINA still has solo artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships, too.
SNL’s “Men’s Synchronized Swimming” (1984), Harry Shearer and Martin Short:
Gerald: Oh, it’s not going to be easy. My brother and I know. Men have never done synchronized swimming in a sanctioned competition in this country. Officially, it’s got like a zero acceptance rate.
Lawrence: I don’t swim.
Gerald: Lawrence doesn’t swim. So.. I mean, no, of course not.. no one’s going to just walk up and hand us a gold medal. Men’s syncro isn’t even in the ’88 Olympics yet.
Lawrence: That’s okay, because we could use the time. ‘Cause I’m not.. I’m not that strong a swimmer.
Gerald: But I mean, that just means, you know, for ’92, we’re a lock for the gold.
GovernorOfCalisota {LoveBozobyFoxo} Premium Member over 3 years ago
There was, but not anymore. https://olympics.time.com/2012/07/16/really-strange-sports-that-are-longer-in-the-olympics/slide/solo-synchronized-swimming/
The Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
I think it was replaced with the belly flop competition.
Jeff0811 over 3 years ago
Hopefully between now and then she will get that leg cramp taken care of.
derdave969 over 3 years ago
Heck, we’ve got BMX, surfing, and break “dancing” can’t be long till it makes it in.
rhpii over 3 years ago
Water needs to be deeper in order to call it swimming of any sort.
Gameguy49 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Margaret’s routine didn’t include any ducking down under the water because she couldn’t find a nose plug big enough for her nose.
biz.gocomics over 3 years ago
There actually was a solo event in what is now called artistic swimming at the 1984, ’88, and ’92 Olympics. FINA still has solo artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships, too.
PO' DAWG over 3 years ago
Margret is at the Senior Aquatics class at the YWCA
cactusbob333 over 3 years ago
No wonder she is solo in the pool. I’d be scared to be in there with that battleship.
mbrahms26 over 3 years ago
She needs to work on her calfs.
fritzoid Premium Member over 3 years ago
SNL’s “Men’s Synchronized Swimming” (1984), Harry Shearer and Martin Short:
Gerald: Oh, it’s not going to be easy. My brother and I know. Men have never done synchronized swimming in a sanctioned competition in this country. Officially, it’s got like a zero acceptance rate.
Lawrence: I don’t swim.
Gerald: Lawrence doesn’t swim. So.. I mean, no, of course not.. no one’s going to just walk up and hand us a gold medal. Men’s syncro isn’t even in the ’88 Olympics yet.
Lawrence: That’s okay, because we could use the time. ‘Cause I’m not.. I’m not that strong a swimmer.
Gerald: But I mean, that just means, you know, for ’92, we’re a lock for the gold.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Looks like a leg cramp to me…
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
There was for a few Olympics in the 90s. She just missed her time…..
mwksix over 3 years ago
She’s obviously synchronizing with someone in the stands…
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
This is why I have not worn a swimsuit, since 1989. (No, not skinny dipping either.)
aussie399 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Combined with weight lifting. In a 10 foot pool