Synchronized Swimmers Caught In Compromising Positions

Synchronized swimming is a beautiful, graceful, elegant sport…most of the time. It’s also challenging, complicated and can twist its athletes into some compromising positions and odd facial contortions as fans watch on. Those glitzy themed swimsuits, that over-the-top waterproof makeup, those pasted on smiles, that gasping for air, and those goofy nose plugs don’t help matters much. While there’s an attempt at glamor, these serious athletes really work it to combine artistic flair with impeccable precision and some seemingly impossible waterlogged maneuvers. We respect synchro swimmers’ prowess; we really do. But it’s just so easy to make fun of some their awkward moments. Here are some hilarious examples of synchronized swimmers caught in a freeze frame at the worst possible moment.

1. This synchronized swimmer has clearly taken offense to the state of her teammate’s foot.

Or is that her own foot? Hard to tell with these bizarrely flexible people.

2. This synchronized swimmer appears to be walking on water, which probably feels as good as it looks.

Seriously though, what is happening here?

3. How could you not rethink your sporting choices after getting snapped in this pose?

The exposed pelvic region pose plus the skeleton bathing suits is a bit of a head-scratcher.

4. This synchronized swimmer looks terrified of her hand, but perhaps she’s actually holding a mirror under there and she got a first look at that outfit.

5. This synchronized swimmer is really hoping she doesn’t mess this up for the rest of the group.

Just imagine what went down during practice time.

6. These girls on look like they’re actually gaining strength from their swimsuits. Perhaps all that shiny metal is soaking up the sun’s energy.

7. These synchronized swimmers look like they’re fighting for their life, gasping for dense air.

It probably doesn’t help that they have to wear those nose clamps all the time.

8. These ladies are probably thinking “I can’t believe we pulled this off,” because that’s what everyone else is thinking.

9. Here we have a synchronized swimmer who probably wishes that her entire butt wasn’t on display.

Talk about a wedgie!

10. These women are probably glad that they didn’t eat right before the performance, since balancing the entire body weight on a foot might not be the best pairing with a full stomach.

Or maybe they’re perfecting a new twist on the Heimlich maneuver.

11. Desperately hoping that this move sticks to plan and that someone doesn’t end up without a swimsuit on their back. (Or front.)

They’re just asking for a wardrobe malfunction.

12. Hoping that no one peed in the pool before they became human fountains.

13. It’s not totally clear what’s happening here but whatever it is, it doesn’t look comfortable.

14. This move is also the move that evil villains make right before they peel off their fake faces and reveal their real identity that lurks beneath.

15. These girls in the front are like “what am I doing with my life.”

16. This synchro swimmer has been waiting for this glorious moment her entire life.

And she doesn’t care who she has to walk on to savor her moment.

17. This is also the move that she made this morning when her alarm clock went off for practice.

18. And this synchronized swimmer right here looks nothing but genuinely thrilled to be in the pool performing like a mermaid.