AP PHOTOS: Down syndrome synchro team aims for Paralympics
Arianna Sacripante trains on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Arianna Sacripante trains on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Laura Filipponi, left, flanked at right by her husband Valerio, plays music with her phone to help her daughter Arianna in a choreography during a training on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Laura Filipponi, left, flanked at right by her husband Valerio, plays music with her phone to help her daughter Arianna in a choreography during a training on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Chiara Colicchia trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Chiara Colicchia trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra, left, and Alessandra Leonardi train at Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb 5. 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra, left, and Alessandra Leonardi train at Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb 5. 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Arianna Sacripante trains with her teammates at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Arianna Sacripante trains with her teammates at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Arianna Sacripante trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Arianna Sacripante trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Arianna Sacripante trains on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Arianna Sacripante trains on her terrace in Monterotondo, near Rome, Friday, April 3, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Coaches Sabrina Bernabei, right, and Elisa Plaisant give instructions to the athletes as they warm up at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement Sabrina Bernabei, one of the trainers of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, sends training schedules to her athletes, all at home for the lockdown measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Coaches Sabrina Bernabei, right, and Elisa Plaisant give instructions to the athletes as they warm up at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement Sabrina Bernabei, one of the trainers of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, sends training schedules to her athletes, all at home for the lockdown measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Chiara Colicchia kisses Arianna Sacripante during a training session at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Chiara Colicchia kisses Arianna Sacripante during a training session at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Arianna Sacripante trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Arianna Sacripante trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Arianna, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training with only one goal in mind: the Olympic Games, whenever they will take place. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and they are aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. Arianna did not sound discouraged by the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19 and she is keeping on training hard at home twice a day with both gym and choreography. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra, center, trains with her sisters, Aurora, left, and Sabrina in the living room of their home in Rome, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Selene, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra, center, trains with her sisters, Aurora, left, and Sabrina in the living room of their home in Rome, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Selene, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Sabrina and Aurora Mirra, background, look at their sister Selene training in the living room of their home in Rome, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Selene, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Sabrina and Aurora Mirra, background, look at their sister Selene training in the living room of their home in Rome, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Selene, an athlete of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continues her training despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Chiara Colicchia, left, and Alessandra Leonardi train at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Chiara Colicchia, left, and Alessandra Leonardi train at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra looks at Arianna Sacripante training at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra looks at Arianna Sacripante training at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Coach Sabrina Bernabei gives instructions to the athletes from left, Alessandra Leonardi, Chiara Colicchia, Silvia Caputo, Selene Mirra, Arianna Sacripante, as they warm up at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement Sabrina Bernabei, one of the trainers of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, sends training schedules to her athletes, all at home for the lockdown measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Coach Sabrina Bernabei gives instructions to the athletes from left, Alessandra Leonardi, Chiara Colicchia, Silvia Caputo, Selene Mirra, Arianna Sacripante, as they warm up at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020. Despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement Sabrina Bernabei, one of the trainers of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, sends training schedules to her athletes, all at home for the lockdown measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Chiara Colicchia starts a training session at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Chiara Colicchia starts a training session at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra trains at the Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
Selene Mirra, right, and Alessandra Leonardi train at Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Selene Mirra, right, and Alessandra Leonardi train at Acquaniene swimming center in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The athletes of the Italian down syndrome synchronized swimming team, continue their training at home despite the Tokyo 2020 postponement due to the lockdown for the COVID-19. Synchronized swimming is not yet a Paralympic sport and the Italian team were aiming at a non-competitive festival in Japan which is the routine showcase before becoming part of the official list. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Apr. 12, 2020 03:01 AM EDT