Kristina Makushenko | The Aqua Queen on Heels
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Kristina Makushenko | The Aqua Queen on Heels

Underneath the water and underneath perfectly choreographed sequences, Kristina Makushenko has the mind of a creative and a natural love of the water that combine to make nothing short of a mesmerizing and fun mix of sport and art.

Kristina Makushenko in the water

 

Kristina's pick: SMOKE MAGIC

Born and raised in Russia and the United States, Makushenko took to the world of water at the young age of six. Her natural flexibility and love of the water had her easily excel in synchronized swimming (now known as ¨artistic swimming¨) and quickly Makushenko started to compete. Kristina Makushenko won two gold medals at the Junior European Championships 2011 in Serbia with team Russia but has never participated in any World Championship events. 


What came next wasn’t planned, rather it was viral. Rising to social media stardom wasn’t something Makushenko planned but when a video of her walking in a 360° circle underwater in heels went viral, 28 million people were telling her something.

 

 

Further encouraged by her mother, Makushenko started to make more videos and her TikTok following continued to grow and gain the attention of mainstream media across the globe.

Kristina Makushenko wearing THEMAGIC5 Clear Magic goggles in the pool


 

Kristina's pick: CLEAR MAGIC

Now based in Miami, Florida, Makushenko continues to entertain her following of over 800,000 in her free time. As well as being an influencer on social media, Makushenko primarily works as a commercial and lifestyle model, as well as offering private coaching in artistic swimming. Ultimately, she hopes to bring her work to her natural habitat and work as an underwater model in film and television. Until then, the “Aqua Queen on Heels” has the world excited about what she’ll do underwater next.

 

 

 

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Frequently asked questions

What are the four swimming strokes?

The four main competitive swimming strokes are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each uses different body positions, breathing patterns, kicks, and arm movements.The four main competitive swimming strokes are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each uses different body positions, breathing patterns, kicks, and arm movements.

AsWhich swimming stroke is the fastest?

Freestyle is the fastest competitive swimming stroke thanks to its streamlined body position, continuous arm movements, and efficient flutter kick. It is the preferred stroke for most sprint and distance events.

Which swimming stroke burns the most calories?

Butterfly generally burns the most calories because it requires continuous full-body movement, a powerful dolphin kick, and a high level of muscular effort throughout the swim.

Which swimming stroke is easiest to learn?

Many beginners start with breaststroke because its slower pace and natural breathing pattern make it easier to learn. Freestyle is also commonly introduced early since it forms the foundation for many swim training programs.

Why should I learn all four swimming strokes?

Learning multiple strokes improves overall swimming technique, develops different muscle groups, enhances coordination, and creates more balanced workouts. It also helps swimmers become more adaptable and confident in different swimming environments.

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