May Issue of Swimming World Magazine Looks Back at Incredible NCAA Division I Championship Season

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 13. THE May issue of Swimming World Magazine showcases what was an incredible NCAA Division I Championship season.

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Senior writer John Lohn recaps the men's championship run by Auburn, dedicated to head coach Richard Quick, who is battling inoperable brain cancer. Managing editor Jason Marsteller showcases Teri McKeever's ascendance to the mountain top of college swimming as the first female head coach to win a national title as the California Golden Bears tracked down their first win.

In our continuing year-long celebration of more than 50 years as a publication, Jeff Commings looks back at the sport spanning 1973-76, and spotlights Natalie Coughlin in comparison to Shirley Babashoff.

EVERY Cover Back to January 1960

Swimming World remains committed to the rest of the aquatic sports as its monthly series of featuring these sister sports continues with a look at new U.S. women's head water polo coach Adam Krikorian in an article by Eric Velazquez.

In our Masters-based SWIM section, Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen reminds swimmers that they can always try something new to help improve your freestyle. SWIM editor Emily Sampl checks in with a Lane Leader feature of Dennis Baker, while the Workout Card is provided by Kerry O'Brien.

In Swimming Technique, Michael J. Stott comes through with plenty of content. First, in our regular Q&A feature, he chats with Poseidon's Ted Sallade and looks at how Stuart Ferguson trains. He also looks at how teams develop a winning culture with relay-centered philosophies. Additionally, Stott looks into training underwater technique. Meanwhile, Dr. Daniel Carl alerts our readers to the potential of a controversial practice of identifying swim talent through genetic testing.

In Junior Swimmer, Kylie Stewart is featured as the National Age Group Record Setter, while Grant House is the TYR Age Group Swimmer of the Month. Judy Jacob recaps the National Club Swimming Association's Junior Nationals and looks across the country in Speedo American Relay. Editorial intern Sarah Eckersley gives our readers a roundup of the best swims in the country in the high school circuit, while Marsteller returns with a roundup of the Speedo Championships Series Sectionals.

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