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FEATURES
008 WORLD RECORD FLASHBACK: MICHAEL PHELPS—CHANGING OF THE GUARD…CONFIRMED!
by John Lohn
In this latest edition of “World Record Flashback,” we revisit the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne, where Michael Phelps—in the homeland of some doubters—proved his status as the premier athlete in the pool.
010 WORLD AQUATICS: A NEW DIRECTION
by Dan D’Addona
A new era in the world of swimming began this year with FINA changing its name—and it encompasses much more than swimming.
012 SETTING THE STAGE
by David Rieder
The swimming world is only a year out from the 2024 Paris Olympics. What does it all mean?
014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY
by Dan D’Addona
The World Championships in swimming, which were first held 50 years ago in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, have played an important role in the sport’s growth and popularity.
015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: STATISTICS
Swimming World takes a look at some of the leading countries and individual athletes in the 50-year history of the World Championships. The competition originated in 1973 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and has been held on a biennial basis since 2001. This summer’s edition in Fukuoka, Japan, will be the 20th global competition.
018 BOWMAN, CAPITANI TO LEAD TEAM USA
by John Lohn and David Rieder
When the United States arrives in Fukuoka, Japan for the World Championships next month, Bob Bowman and Carol Capitani will be charged with guiding the Red, White and Blue to the top of the medals table. Bowman and Capitani share some thoughts on their head-coaching roles.
020 DAYS OF DARKNESS: EAST GERMANY’S RISE TO DOMINANCE
by John Lohn
From 1973 to 1989, the swimming world watched women swimmers from the German Democratic Republic rise from mediocrity (at best) to a fire-breathing presence that left the competition in ashes. Such was the power of the systematic-doping program launched by the communist nation.
022 SUCCESSFUL SIBLINGS
by David Rieder
Within the last two decades, a pair of siblings has each won individual Olympic gold. There have been many standout sibling pairs in international swimming in decades past. Here are some who have had double family success.
026 A GARDEN IN THE DESERT
by John Lohn
When Bob Bowman took over the head-coaching duties at Arizona State University in 2015, the task facing him was daunting—to say the least. He was charged with growing a program from basically nothing into something respectable… and then into something special. And now, eight years later, the longtime coach can claim success, as he has proven that a garden—collegiate and professional—can sprout with the right combination of belief, attention, direction and patience.
030 SUMMER MCINTOSH: THE NEXT TEEN STAR!
by Matthew De George
Canada’s Summer McIntosh, only 16 years of age, occupies a moment between present and future. Improving with each passing competition, with an Olympic appearance and two World Championship gold medals to her name before she’s old enough to legally operate a motor vehicle, her present is special. Her future has no foreseeable ceiling, except to push boundaries.
033 PODIUM POTPOURRI: HALI FLICKINGER
by Dan D’Addona
Swimming World continues it series of getting to know swimmers who have reached the podium on the world’s biggest stage. This month: Hali Flickinger, who starred at the University of Georgia (three-time NCAA team champions in 2013, 2014 and 2016) and who has won 10 medals at major international meets between 2017 and 2022 (4 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze). Most recently, the two-time Olympian won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in both the 200 fly and 400 IM.
034 PREPARING FOR PARIS
by David Rieder
Twenty-seven-year-old James Guy is heading to his sixth consecutive long course World Championships this year with a focus on speed, details and building confidence for a run at a third Olympics next year.
038 CATCHING UP WITH… ELIZABETH BEISEL
by John Lohn
In the latest edition of “Catching Up,” Swimming World chatted with three-time Olympian, Elizabeth Beisel. The longtime member of the United States national team—and a leader in her latter years—remains active in the sport in multiple ways.
040 WISE BEYOND HER YEARS
by Matthew De George
Leah Hayes was diagnosed with alopecia at age 6, leading to near complete hair loss. She turned to swimming, claiming the sport has boosted her confidence. With a bronze medal in the 200 IM from last year’s World Championships, Hayes is now focused on the U.S. Trials later this month for a chance to compete at Worlds in Fukuoka, July 18-25. Next, she’ll be aspiring to qualify for the Paris Games at age 18.
042 THE MISSED TURN: JESSE VASSALLO
by John Lohn
“The Missed Turn” is a regular feature in Swimming World that examines the career of an athlete who may not have received the attention he/she deserves. In this latest edition, we look at the career of Jesse Vassallo, who set three world records and also made an impact as a trailblazer. Unfortunately, external factors denied the multi-event star from attaining greater success in a career that still can be described as special.
044 BEING THE BEST HE CAN BE
by David Rieder
Hunter Armstrong made a surge that most swimmers can only dream of. He began his college swimming career without having achieved much success on a national level, and less than two years later, he became an Olympian. Now, two years further down the line, Armstrong is a professional swimmer, a world record holder and a world champion with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
054 MENTAL PREP: BEFORE THE BEEP WITH LANI PALLISTER
by Ian Hanson
Australia’s Lani Pallister, four-time world champion (SCM), believes, “Mental preparation is something that is done before race day—not having to think about the race and stress about the race on race day. When race day comes around, it all should just flow naturally.”
059 NUTRITION: RECOVERY HYDRATION CHALLENGE
by Dawn Weatherwax
Recovery hydration means the athlete is fully rehydrated by the end of the day. This ensures the body and brain are optimally recuperating while they sleep. To obtain ideal hydration, an athlete needs enough fluid and sodium a day to match their individual needs.
COACHING
052 SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: A DRILL FOR AN EFFECTIVE FREESTYLE PUSH PHASE
by Rod Havriluk
Many swimmers fail to complete the freestyle push phase. To complete the push effectively, make the arm straight, lock the elbow and touch the thigh. Use cues and the drill to accelerate mastery.
060 TOUGH TALK: HAVING THE HARD CONVERSATIONS
by Michael J. Stott
Seven coaches from around the country discuss the importance of a strong coach-athlete relationship. The common denominator is to show how much they care and to have their athlete’s best interests at heart when “having the hard conversations.”
062 SPECIAL SETS:ALEX SHACKELL—A CAN-DO ATTITUDE
by Michael J. Stott
Sophomore Alex Shackell helped the Carmel High School girls secure their 37th consecutive state crown last February with gold medals in the 50 free, 100 fly, 200 medley relay and 200 free relay.
064 Q&A WITH COACH STEFANIE MORENO, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
by Michael J. Stott
066 HOW THEY TRAIN UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA’S ZOIE HARTMAN
by Michael J. Stott
TRAINING
051 DRYSIDE TRAINING: LONG COURSE STRENGTH
by J.R. Rosania
This article features several exercises that will build the swimmers’ strength and power, and give them the ability to take on the large mass of water known as the Olympic pool.
JUNIOR SWIMMER
070 GOLDMINDS: STOP THINKING…AND SWIM FASTER!
by Wayne Goldsmith
If you want to swim faster, do all your thinking in training so that when you race, you won’t need to “think”—everything will become automatic.
072 FUN IN THE SUN: MEMORIES OF SUMMER SWIMMING
by Casey McNulty
During the summer, swimming enthusiasts of all levels can enjoy the beauty of the cerulean waters as they dive into a world of aquatic adventures. From professional athletes to collegiate swimmers to swimmers of all ages, this summer campaign offers endless opportunities for creating lasting memories.
075 UP & COMERS: ELLA BUSQUETS
by Dan D’Addona
COLUMNS
006 A VOICE FOR THE SPORT
046 DID YOU KNOW: ABOUT JIMMY MCLANE—THE “WONDER BOY” OF AMERICAN SWIMMING?
069 THE OFFICIAL WORD
074 HASTY HIGH POINTERS
076 GUTTERTALK
077 PARTING SHOT
