| Synchronized swimming at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre |
| Dates | 23–27 August 2004 |
| Competitors | 104 from 24 nations |
Synchronized swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held in the Olympic Aquatic Centre where 104 competitors challenged for 2 gold medals in the duet and team events. Each event was made up of a technical and free routine with the points added together to determine the medalists.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia (RUS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Known as "Synchronized swimming" until 2017 | ||
| Editions |  | |
| Women's duet | ||
| Women's team | ||
| Open team | ||
| Women's solo | ||
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