Swimsuit Controversy Takes Center Stage On Cover of Swimming World Magazine’s June Issue

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 1. PUBLISHER Brent Rutemiller authors a special piece that delves into the recent swimwear debate taking the sport by storm, by posing the question; "Who Rules The Pool?" This is the cover story for the June issue of Swimming World Magazine.

As with any major controversy, there are many aspects which come into play over this latest swimwear technology. Among the topics covered are: the role of the international governing body (FINA), the reaction from suit manufacturers, the possible effect on athletes swimming in Beijing and the potential impact on the grassroots level of the sport.

This article will provide readers with a comprehensive look into this landscape-changing issue. This topic is sure to engender analysis and ongoing debate amongst swim fans, athletes, coaches, commercial interests and parents within the sport for months to come.

Premium subscribers who download and read the June issue of Swimming World Magazine from the Premium Section will be able to enjoy all the multimedia elements embedded in the issue.

The June issue contains the following multimedia pieces:
* Nick Brunelli's Breakout
* Radio interview with Masters swimmer Jurgen Schmidt
* J.R. Rosania on preventing shoulder injuries
* J.R. Rosania with nine exercise tips

Click here for a preview of the multimedia items available in the June issue.

This issue is truly interactive with nearly 100 links for Premium Subscribers to get the rest of the story, results or even visit the web sites of Swimming World Magazine's advertisers.

Become a Premium Member Today to take advantage of these great digital versions of Swimming World Magazine.

June 2008 Issue
Contents of The June issue:

3 TECHNIQUE TIP: Backstroke Arm Recovery and Head Position demonstrated by Aaron Peirsol
9 REMEMBERING BUCK DAWSON by Bob Duenkel and Colleen Wilson
Buck Dawson, known as "Mr. Swimming Hall of Fame," passed away April 4 at the age of 87.
10 BRACE YOURSELF, BEIJING by John Lohn
Eighteen world records were broken at the World Short Course Championships in Manchester, England.
15 WHERE DREAMS ARE FULFILLED…OR BROKEN
by Jason Marsteller and John Lohn
America's finest will be vying for a spot this summer on the U.S. Olympic team that will compete in Beijing, site of the 29th Olympiad.
20 THE BEAT GOES ON!
Seven of eight first-place college teams (NCAA Division II and III, NAIA and NJCAA) from last year repeated as champions in 2008.
26 2008 OLYMPIC PREVIEW: NORTH AMERICA by Jason Marsteller
departments:
6 A VOICE for the SPORT
49 FOR THE RECORD
59 CALENDAR
62 PARTING SHOT
SWIMMING WORLD TV AND RADIO
7, 31, 39, 57

In the Swimming Technique portion of the magazine you will find the following:

36 Q&A WITH COACH SEAN FARRELL by Michael J. Stott
Sean Farrell began coaching in 1993, enjoying a stellar tenure with Arizona State and Sun Devil Aquatics before returning east to build a YMCA powerhouse at the Cheshire (Conn.) Community YMCA.
39 HOW THEY TRAIN: Travis McNamara by Michael J. Stott
40 HOW TO SWIM A WINNING 50 FREE by Michael J. Stott
Former world-class sprinters Tom Jager and Dean Hutchinson discuss how they prepared to swim—and win—the 50 free.

In the SWIM portion of the magazine you will find the following:

32 THE POOL'S EDGE, PRESENTED BY VIEW: Put the Umph Near the Front!
by Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Here are five easy technique tips to help you put the "umph" near the front of your stroke, resulting in a more efficient and faster freestyle.
33 THE WORKOUT CARD: Stroke-IM Workouts by Michael Mann
34 HEALTH WAVES: Eating Right on the Road by Melissa Paton and Kathleen Woolf

In the Junior Swimmer portion of the magazine you will find the following:

44 NATIONAL AGE GROUP RECORD SETTERS:
Lake Oswego 13-14 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay by Judy Jacob
45 SPEEDO AMERICAN RELAY by Judy Jacob
46 TYR AGE GROUP SWIMMER OF THE MONTH: Mackenzie Buss
47 NCSA JUNIOR NATIONALS by Jason Marsteller
48 YMCA NATIONALS by Jason Marsteller

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