Splashbacks 2023 – The Leading Stories From September/October; Coaching Legend Ursula Carlile Passes Away
Traditionally, Swimming World caps each year by revisiting some of its most-read stories from the previous months. This Splashback package is broken into six parts, with each segment looking at the top topics of a two-month span. Our Splashbacks will run through the last day of 2023, and lead us into the unquestionable excitement to come in 2024 – an Olympic year.
Here is a look at the top stories of 2023 from September and October.
Hall of Fame coach Ursula Carlile died at the age of 86 in October, her passing sparking a flood of memories and appreciation from her stellar career. Carlile, along with her Hall of Fame husband Forbes, were at the forefront of coaching in Australia for decades.
2. Michael Phelps Announces He, Nicole, Expecting Boy Number Four
During his Hall of Fame induction speech in September, 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps announced that he and his wife, Nicole, were expecting the birth of their fourth son.
3. ISHOF Coaches Clinic: Bob Bowman On Underwater and Kick Training (Video)
Ahead of his induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, coach Bob Bowman appeared at the ISHOF Coaches Clinic. One of his sessions focused on underwater and kick training, including examples of what his athletes do during workouts.
4. The Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Workouts For Swimmers
In this training article, examples were provided to differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic training. Specifically, The article was designed to offer perspective of how each of these training approaches can benefit athletes.
5. World’s Best Female Swimmer? Making a Case for Seven Standouts
In this feature, Senior Writer David Rieder reviews the resumes of seven of the world’s premier female swimmers. The article highlighted the depth in women’s swimming, specifically in the top-end talent headed into the Olympic year.