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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. \u2013 In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the partnership between USA Swimming and Speedo USA, the organizations announced the \u201c30 Most Influential People in Swimming over the Past 30 Years\u201d to recognize those who have made a significant impact to propel swimming into the pre-eminent Olympic sport.<\/p>\n

The decorated athletes, coaches, media and governance leaders are honored for their direct and significant influence in the growth of American swimming \u2013 through innovations, growing participation in the sport, increasing the reputation of the sport through his\/her contributions, shaping the swimming industry or trailblazing a path for the sport to move forward in a way that wouldn\u2019t have happened otherwise.<\/p>\n

Honorees, whose bios may be found on www.usaswimming.org\/Speedo30<\/a>, include:<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Matt Biondi<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Jun<\/a>

Bob Bowman<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fran<\/a>

Fran Crippen<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Peter<\/a>

Peter Daland<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Donna de Varona<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"CHICAGO<\/a>

Dick Ebersol<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"jim-ellis\"<\/a>

Jim Ellis<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Ray<\/a>

Ray Essick<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Janet Evans<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Rowdy<\/a>

Rowdy Gaines<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"jones-cullen-mesa-2015\"<\/a>

Cullen Jones<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"john<\/a>

John Leonard<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"dave-marsh-summer-nationals-2014\"<\/a>

David Marsh<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"california-cheering-\"<\/a>

Teri McKeever<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dale<\/a>

Dale Neuburger<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Jun<\/a>

Michael Phelps<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dick<\/a>

Dick Pound<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Richard<\/a>

Richard Quick<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Eddie Reese<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Brent Rutemiller<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dave<\/a>

Dave Salo<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mark<\/a>

Mark Schubert\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dick<\/a>

Dick Shoulberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Nick<\/a>

Nick Thierry<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Dara Torres<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Mike Unger<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Jon Urbanchek<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Chuck<\/a>

Chuck Wielgus<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"jim<\/a>

Jim Wood<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\"11<\/a>

Carol Zalesk<\/strong>i<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Note: Photos by Peter Bick, USA Today, Griffin Scott, Taylor Brien,\u00a0Joao Marc Bosch,\u00a0 Heidi Torregroza &\u00a0Matthew Stockman<\/p>\n

\u201cThese individuals are synonymous with the incredible growth we\u2019ve enjoyed in swimming, at every stage: learning to swim, team swimming, college level and representing our country on the podium,\u201d said\u00a0Jim Sheehan<\/strong>, USA Swimming President.\u00a0\u201cThe commitment and contributions from Speedo USA have been instrumental over the last 30 years for many of the \u2018Who\u2019s Who\u2019 on this list and thousands of others who participate in our sport on a daily basis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Individuals on the #30MostSwimfluential list were evaluated on contributions to the sport in the United States from 1985-2015. Eligibility for consideration and selection was not dependent on an association with Speedo. A panel consisting of select USA Swimming staff, USA Swimming Board of Directors, coaches, industry historians and media determined the final list.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpeedo USA supports swimmers and coaches at all levels and we are proud of our 30 year partnership with USA Swimming\u201d said Speedo USA President Jim Gerson<\/strong>. \u201cThis milestone is an opportunity to celebrate the progress of the sport over the past 30 years and the incredible individuals whose contributions have been instrumental to its growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speedo, title sponsor of this week\u2019s Junior National Championships, became an official sponsor of USA Swimming in 1985. Some of the 30-year partnership highlights include:<\/p>\n

– Speedo has been title sponsor of the Junior National Championships since 1993
\n– Speedo Sectionals, a collection of 20-plus regional meets that serves as the first step in the Championship Series progression, was created in 2001
\n– USA Swimming and Speedo USA launched the inaugural Summer Splash Tour in 2003 to raise awareness of the sport. The Tour visited 100 cities in 100 days, stopping at swim meets, beaches and water parks
\n– Creation of the 50 Top Swim Cities in the United States. Ann Arbor, Michigan, topped the list in the study\u2019s first two years<\/p>\n

Speedo USA is also a partner in the SwimToday<\/a> initiative, a first-of-its-kind marketing collaboration within the swimming industry. It is a joint, industry effort created to promote and grow participation in the sport of swimming. The campaign is supported by a fun, light-hearted advertising campaign which emphasizes the fun side of the sport. It includes social media materials, print posters, digital ads, bag tags, bumper stickers and a \u201cswim cap certificate\u201d to celebrate the achievement of graduating from a learn to swim program into trying a team. The culturally-inclusive campaign materials show that kids of all backgrounds and abilities are invited into the sport.<\/p>\n

About USA Swimming<\/strong>
\nAs the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member\u00a0service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0www.usaswimming.org.<\/p>\n

About Speedo<\/strong>
\nSpeedo is the world\u2019s leading swimwear brand. The teams at Speedo USA are passionate about life in and around the water, creating revolutionary new technologies, designs and innovations, and supporting swimming from the grassroots to the elite level. In the 1920\u2019s, Speedo made history with the Racerback, the world\u2019s first non-wool suit. In 2008, Speedo redefined swimwear again with Fastskin LZR RACER, one of the fastest and most technologically advanced swimsuits ever created; 2011 saw Speedo unveil another world first with the Fastskin Racing System – a cap, goggle and suit designed to work together as one.\u00a0 Speedo is owned by Speedo Holdings B.V. and distributed in over 170 countries around the world; in North America and the Caribbean, Speedo is licensed exclusively to Warnaco Swimwear Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH]. To find out more, visit www.speedousa.com.<\/p>\n

The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World. To reach our audience, contact us at newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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