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Swimming World Magazine July 2013 Issue
In this issue:
ON THE COVER
Cullen Jones — one of the fastest men in the world in the water — nearly had his life taken from him when he was 5 years old by that very same element. Today, the two-time Olympian and world record holder is an ambassador for the Make A Splash campaign, a child-focused water safety initiative created by the USA Swimming Foundations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
010 A Five-year Lifesaving Mission by Shoshanna Rutemiller
USA Swimming Foundation’s 5th annual, Make a splash tour recently made its way to New York City for three days of media frenzy to garner nationwide attention for its message of water safety.
015 The Show Must Go On by Shoshanna Rutemiller
Olympian Lia Neal, filling in for Make a Splash ambassador Cullen Jones when he fell ill, spoke to crowds of swimmers and parents about water safety during USA Swimming Foundation’s recent New York tour.
016 Focused on the Bigger Picture by Shoshanna Rutemiller
Cullen Jones, two-time Olympian and world record holder, extends his passion for the sport of swimming to combating the staggering drowning rates through USA Swimming Foundations’ Make a Splash campaign.
019 Making a Difference by George Bovell
Swimmers George Bovell, Max Kanyarezi and Duje Draganja are using their talents and skills in swimming to help with the Swim Against Malaria in Uganda.
022 Barcelona 2013: What to Expect by Jeff Commings
The 15th FINA World Championships will begin July 19 in Barcelona, Spain, with the swimming competition to take place the final eight days of the meet, July 28 – Aug. 4.
026 Lessons with the Legends: Mark Schubert by Michael J. Stott
028 Athletic Foodie/Let’s Live a Healthier Life: Eating Well on the road by Garrett Weber-Gale
The peak of the summer racing season is upon us, and that often means traveling long distances to compete. Whether you’re going two hours in the car, five hours by train or 24 hours on a plane, there are some simple ideas to consider when preparing for the journey.
030 Dryside Training: Dryland Exercises for the Beginner by J.R. Rosania
032 Ask Dr. Shannon: Shoulder Stretches by Shannon McBride
034 The Pros and Cons of Hypoxic Training (Part I) by Michael J. Stott
037 Q&A with Coach Brian Barnes by Michael J. Stott
039 How They Train Emma Reaney by Michael J. Stott
040 USSSA: Opening the Door to Swimming by Robert Strauss
Here are eight keys for Learn-to-swim instructors to help open the door for beginning swimmers to the wonderful world of aquatics.
DEPARTMENTS
009 Twitter Talk
042 Up & ComersMailbox
043 Gutter Talk
048 Parting Shot
