2004 Photo Contest, Sports Feature, 3rd prize
Photographer

Vladimir Vyatkin

RIA Novosti

01 March, 2003

Russian swimmers go through their routine at the synchronized swimming school of the Moscow State Institute of Physical Culture. Russia is a leader in international competitions in the field. Initially a male sport, synchronized swimming is now practiced largely by women, and was first admitted to the Olympic Games as a full-medal sport in 1984.

About the photographer

Vladimir Vyatkin

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