Monday is the second day of synchronized swimming at London 2012. — Synchronized swimming was introduced to the Olympics at the Los Angeles games in 1984 — In the 2012 competition there are two events — teams and duets — The competition comprises of 104 competitors across both events — It is one of only two Olympic sports at London 2012 that is only contested by women (the other being rhythmic gymnastics) — Fergus Bell — Twitter http://twitter.com/fergb ___ EDITOR'S NOTE — "Eyes on London" shows you the Olympics through the eyes of Associated Press journalists across the 2012 Olympic city and around the world. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING FACTOIDS
Aug. 6 7:25 AM EDT
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Gagnon Boudreau and Elise Marcotte compete during the women's duet synchronized swimming technical routine at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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