When you think about rocking out to Led Zeppelin, you probably don’t imagine swimming, do you? Neither did we, but the Spanish synchronized swimming team did, and they rode that imagination all the way to a World Championship gold medal and the Olympics! Their routine is totally rockin’ and absolutely impressive.

From the very start of the video, before the team has even entered the water, you can tell that they are extremely dedicated, focused, and disciplined swimmers. They walk up to the edge of the pool in perfect unison, each one diving in perfectly one after another. You can even tell just by the way they hold themselves, and the effortless grace in which they walk, that this is going to be an incredible performance. But I’ll admit, even with this in mind, I was prepared for this.

The entire time marches to the edge of the water, diving in perfectly once they hit the edge of the pool. Except for one swimmer.

One woman follows slowly behind her fellow teammates and gracefully poses by the edge of the water before the opening chords to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” come blasting over the speakers. The way she holds her arms is mesmerizing and she hasn’t even gotten in the water yet!

The woman disappears underwater and resurfaces moments later, supported by a cluster of all her teammates, lifting her above the surface easily.

What follows is one of the most beautiful things we have ever seen! Synchronized swimming has gotten a bad rap over the years for being a bit tacky, but this graceful routine is nothing but powerful, fresh, and inspiring throughout. And, of course, impressive beyond belief. These women are true athletes for what they can do.

The same woman seems to act as the lead swimmer for the routine, as much of the groups’ motions revolve around her. While all the swimmers are strong in their own regard, she holds center stage very well, leading the pack as they twirl and fly through the water.

At first, in the slow beginning of the song, all of the movements of the swimmers are flawlessly done – they are not just well timed, but done with an impossible sense of grace and athleticism. Again, the way the hold their arms is stunning all on its own, but there’s so much more to be impressed by than just that!

When the pace of the song suddenly picks up though, the team is quick to match the pace and transform from graceful elegance to sharp intensity on a dime.

Their legs in the water, flowing in perfect unison with one another? Absolutely mesmerizing.

Watching this gorgeous routine had me seriously thinking, how in the world do they do this? For one thing, moving so effortlessly underwater must be something you train your entire life to perfect. Even stranger, how do they hear the beats so clearly underwater? Everything is timed down to the last beat!

I will never look at synchronized swimming the same way after this amazing video!