Michael Jackson Synchronized Swimming Routine: Russian Duo Performs Golden Tribute!

Russian synchronized swimming duo Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina didn't just perform a Michael Jackson-themed routine at the Olympics this week ... they won a gold medal for it! Technically and artistically, it was awesome!

Watch them perform - MJ swimsuits and all - to "They Dont Care About Us" ...

Michael Jackson Synchronized Swimming Routine

Natalia and Svetlana even got a shout-out from La Toya Jackson, who said, "I'm thankful for the honor that the Olympian swimmers paid to my brother Michael's memory."

"It is so wonderful to see how many global fans he has!"