To compete in artistic swimming, you must accept the pain

Nov. 10, 2022 4:55 AM PT

What does it take to swim, dance, and move in tandem with a group of swimmers all at the same time? A lot. Members of the USA Artistic Swimming take part in a recent practice session at UCLA. The U.S. is prioritizing the development of the U.S. artistic swimming program in order to compete with Russia and China in hopes of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Mark E. Potts

A native of Enid, Okla., Mark E. Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism.