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Octogenarians: Still Going Strong
By Paul and Margie Hutinger and Sandy Neilson- Bell. Team Texas and Florida Maverick Masters each boast four swimmers who currently form the oldest relay teams in the world. These eight octogenarians exemplify an active, healthy lifestyle, and have a high level of fitness, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Fast Times and Fun!
By Bill Volckening. Swimmers of all ages from all over the country came to the USMS Short Course Nationals at Indianapolis seeking personal best times, inspiration and friendship with the hundreds of other adults who share their same interest in swimming.
Eight Days in August: The U.S. Olympic Trials Preview
By Phillip Whitten. The U.S. Olympic Trials is arguably the most tension -ridden meet in all of swimming. From Aug. 9-16, two swimmers from each event will be selected to compete individually in Sydney this September. SWIM Magazine looks into its crystal ball and offers its readers some insight on how those momentous eight days in Indy will shape up.
Technique Versus Brawn
By Sandra G. Cathey. In order to swim effectively, you need to understand the dynamics or the construction of the stroke to make it work. Whether swimming for personal fitness, competition or both, technique swimming—rather than brawn swimming—will enable any swimmer to swim with ease, comfort and confidence.
