Synchronized swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Qualification

Qualifying system For the team event, the 5 continental champions and 3 further non-qualified teams from an Olympic Qualifying Tournament will qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics. For the duet event, the same teams will qualify plus a further 16 non-qualified teams from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament will qualify. The host nation is considered European champion, whilst the best-placed teams from Asia, Africa & Oceania at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships will be considered as the respective continental champions.Synchronized swimming qualification system

Qualification summary Nation Team Duet Athletes X 2 X X 8 X 2 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X 2 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X 2 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X X 8 X 2 X 2 X 2Total: 24 NOC824 Qualification timeline Event Date Venue 2011 World Aquatics Championships July 16 to July 31, 2011 Shanghai 2011 Pan American Games October 14 to October 30, 2011 Guadalajara Synchronized Swimming Olympic Qualification Tournament April 18 to April 22, 2012 London

The Asian, Oceania and African qualification tournament will be at the World Aquatics Championships.2012 Olympics qualification

Women's team Competition Vacancies Qualifiers Africa 1 Americas 1 Asia 1 Europe/Host 1 Oceania 1 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Top 3 3 TOTAL 8

Women's duet Competition Vacancies Qualifiers Africa 1 Americas 1 Asia 1 Europe/Hosts 1 Oceania 1 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Top 3 teams 3 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament 16 TOTAL 24

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