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Swimming World Magazine February 2015 Issue
In this issue:
ON THE COVER
It is easy to argue the greatest tragedy in the history of swimming is the loss of Fran Crippen, who died in 2010 during a FINA-sanctioned open water race in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The death was linked to high-water temperatures and a lack of proper meet management. Since first competing in the sport in 2006, he became one of America’s leading perfomers and a well-recognized, well-respected voice for open water swimming around the world. Crippen (April 17. 1984-Oct. 23, 2010) died at the age of 26. Untill then, no athlete had ever lost his or her life in a FINA event. (See story, page 25, and related stories, pages 8 and 46).
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
FEATURES
013 All In
by Jeff Commings
Ryan Lochte admits that he hates to lose. And after a subpar 2014 that definitely was not Lochte-like, the 30-year-old has learned from his experiences and is ready to give 100 percent.
018 Swimming Is In Trouble: Crisis In College Scholarships
by George Block
The sport of swimming is in grave danger. It is in danger of losing its dream and its highest level of domestic achievement.
021 Strength From Tragedy
by Annie Grevers
When tragedy strikes a swimming team, the effects can be devastating. But they can also bring people closer together as they learn how to deal with some of life’s greatest challenges.
025 Top 10 Triumphs & Tragedies
by Chuck Warner and Todd Kemmerling
Beginning in its April 2014 issue and ending this month, Swimming World Magazine has counted down the top 10 triumphs and tragedies in the histriy of swimming. This month: #1 The Greatest Tragedy in Swimming History: Losing Fran Crippen in Open Water.
COACHING
010 Lessons With The Legends: Joe Bernal
015 Backstroke Start Technique
016 Swimming Technique Misconception: Drills Improve Technique
by Rod Havriluk
A common swimming technique misconception is that drills improve technique. While there are a number of drills that are extremely helpful for improving technique, simply performing a drill guarantees nothing. Some drills are, at best, a waste of time and can be counterproductive–or even harmful.
041 Q&A With Bruce Marchionda
by Michael J. Stott
042 How They Train Claire Donahue
by Michael Stott
TRAINING
031 Nutrition: Baked Cakes & Cookies
Republished with permission of Velo-Press from “Feed Zone Portables: A cookbook of On-the-Go Food for Athletes.”
JUNIOR SWIMMER
043 Up & Comers
COLUMNS & SPECIAL SECTIONS
008 A Voice For The Sport
032 2015 Swim Camp Directory
046 Gutter Talk
048 Parting Shot
