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Burton Barr Central Library
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797.217 B374s
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Summary:
"From novelty tricks in swim classes, through the Aquacades and movies, to the highly complex Olympic competitions - this history of synchronized swimming tells how the sport grew, examines the role the United States has played in its worldwide development, and describes the status of synchronized swimming in world sporting events today."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-290) and index.
Contents:
- 1. The beginnings
- 2. The emerging sport : 1937-45
- 3. Expansion and structural evolution : 1946-51
- 4. Reshaping and growing - the West emerges : 1952-56
- 5. Growing pains here, promotion overseas : 1957-62
- 6. Change, change, and still more change : 1963-68
- 7. New programs, new ideas, here and abroad : 1969-75
- 8. National teams and autonomy : 1976-82
- 9. The Olympic era begins : 1983-88
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- 10. Growth and popularity worldwide : 1989-94
- 11. Olympic teams, at last! 1995-99
- 12. Rising to the challenge : 2000-03
- Epilogue : the future of synchronized swimming in the 21st century
- App. A. Awards and honors
- App. B. U.S. national champions, 1946-2004
- App. C. Major international championships, 1955-2004
- App. D. U.S. participation in international events, 1951-2004.
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