Splashbacks: Michael Phelps DUI Takes Over Sept-Oct Storylines

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PHOENIX – Just months after a triumphant comeback to the sport, Michael Phelps’ arrest for a second DUI and the aftermath owned the headlines during September and October at Swimming World. During the next few days, we’ll take a look back in “Splashbacks”, the most read stories of 2014.

Not much else other than Kristy Kowal and Kara Forbis writing a letter of support for suspended Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle could trump the interest created when Michael Phelps was arrested for his second DUI. On top of plenty of interest in the arrest, everyone in swimming was interested in what his punishment would be and if he’d remain on the worlds roster.

1. GEORGIA SWIMMING ALUMS WRITE LETTER SUPPORTING SUSPENDED HEAD COACH JACK BAUERLE

Two of Jack Bauerle’s former swimmers, Kristy Kowal and Kara Forbis, wrote a letter to the university expressing their concern regarding the type of defense Bauerle was getting in the NCAA’s investigation into academic issues surrounding NCAA champion Chase Kalisz. This story, which dominated the swimming community throughout all of 2014, finally came to a close in mid-December.

2. MICHAEL PHELPS: THE BOY BEHIND THE WHEEL

Guest commentary by Casey Barrett, who took a deep look into Michael Phelps’ DUI and how it demonstrated Phelps’ lack of maturity outside of the pool.

3. MICHAEL PHELPS WITHDRAWS FROM WORLD TEAM; USA SWIMMING ENFORCES SIX-MONTH BAN

In response to Michael Phelps’ second DUI arrest in 10 years, Phelps withdrew from the 2015 World Championship Team in an agreement with USA Swimming. Meanwhile, USA Swimming also banned Phelps from competition for six months.

4. PREVENTING SHALLOW WATER BLACKOUT, A LEADING CAUSE OF IN-WATER DEATH AMONG COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS

Swimming World’s Jeff Commings spoke with Dr. Rhonda Milner about shallow water blackout during the American Swim Coaches Association world clinic.

5. 2016 U.S. OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIALS CUTS ANNOUNCED; ALL TIMES FASTER THAN 2012

2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials cuts announced. Story includes analysis of the times and lists of who immediately qualified for the meet as of the announcement date.

6. 3 REASONS TO GIVE YOUNG SWIMMERS A REST

Dr. David Geier looks into three specific reasons that young age groupers should have plenty of rest built into their training plans.

7. 13 PREP SCHOOLS THAT CAN PUT YOUR SWIMMER IN THE CENTER LAN IN SCHOOL AND IN THE POOL

A look at 13 prep schools that are included in Swimming World Magazine’s Prep School Directory.

8. 4 REASONS TO QUIT W-SITTING, INCLUDING BREASTSTROKER’S KNEE

Dr. G. John Mullen explains why W-Sitting could be bad for a swimmer.

9. MICHAEL PHELPS TWEETS STATEMENT; CHECKS HIMSELF INTO REHAB

Just days after being arrested for his second DUI in 10 years, Michael Phelps released a statement over Twitter and checked himself into rehab.

10. VIRGINIA SWIMMING SUSPENDS FIVE FROM FALL COMPETITION

Virginia swimming suspended five student-athletes for the fall 2014 semester following a violation of team rules.

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