Men allowed to compete in artistic swimming at Olympics for first time from 2024

Giorgio Minisini, right, was world champion at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in the mixed duet technical routine in 2017 and 2022 (John Walton/PA)

Men will be allowed to compete in artistic swimming at the Olympics for the first time from Paris 2024 as part of the “sport’s evolution towards inclusivity”.

The International Olympic Committee has rubberstamped the proposal in the sport formerly known as synchronised swimming, with up to two men eligible to be selected in the eight-strong team event.