While historical figures such as Esther Williams and Annette Kellerman are recognized for similar contributions, important historical details regarding the origin of the word "Synchronized Swimming", its reference to the Olympic sport and the technical structure of that sport are all credited to Curtis.
Synchronized swimming was one of the stunt swimming techniques that went on to become its own recognized style throught the efforts of Katherine Whitney Curtis, the originator of Synchronized Swimming.
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