Did you ever get that feeling, during London 2012, that there was something missing from your Olympics? Or that there was a …
synchronized swimming
Olympic Beauty Statements: Bold, Beautiful and Downright Bizarre
From Ryan Locthe’s patriotic grill to Venus Williams’s colorful ponytail, TIME looks at the competitors’ most memorable style choices.
The Strange but Beautiful Art of Synchronized Swimming
From eerie fairytale inspired routines to over the top outfits and makeup, TIME presents the best pictures of the glamorous yet misunderstood sport of synchronized swimming at the 2012 London Olympics.
All Dressed Up
From the pool to the gymnastics mat, Olympians compete in style
Trained by SEALs
The elite unit preps London-bound Olympians for action
How They Train: Synchronized Swimming with Sean Gregory
TIME reporter Sean Gregory joins the women in the USA Olympic synchronized swimming team to experience just how tough the sport really is