6 Elderly Gentlemen Organize For A Synchronized Swim That Will Make You Cry In Laughter
By Mike-Ross
When you think of synchronized swimming, normally you think of strong, agile, young, athletic people. But these elderly guys stepped outside of their comfort zone for a hilarious performance that rocks the crowd!
The men proudly strut in front of the audience and walk up the stairs and onto the stage in their bathing suits. Then they start a synchronized swimming routine that leaves the crowd howling with laughter.
Even though these men seem totally comfortable with their synchronized swimming routine, it wasn't historically a male sport. The website, iSport, explains the history further.
"It seems ironic that a sport that doesn't have a men's category may have been invented by one of the founding fathers of the United States. Benjamin Franklin grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and spent much of his time swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and experimenting with exercise and its health benefits."
It appears that while on a trip to London in 1724, Benjamin Franklin performed maneuvers in the Thames River that he called "ornamental swimming" for the entertainment of the onlookers. That's why these men wanted to display their own skills and demonstrate that men - even older men - can "swim" with the best of them!
The camera starts rolling as the men move in the "water" to the music and share their synchronized swimming talents. The men dive, kick and dance in unison while the crowd laughs hysterically!
What totally rocks this performance is that the men are decked out in red, white and blue USA swimming gear. They've also donned swimming caps and goggles for their synchronized swimming spectacular, too.
It's clear their performance was a big hit by the cheers that erupt from the audience. It's no wonder their video has gone viral.
Take a peek at their hilarious routine for yourself in the video below. Hopefully, they brought home the gold!
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