{"id":289302,"date":"2017-12-29T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=289302"},"modified":"2018-01-01T07:58:25","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T14:58:25","slug":"splashbacks-dressel-achieves-stardom-phelps-races-a-shark-in-july-august-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/splashbacks-dressel-achieves-stardom-phelps-races-a-shark-in-july-august-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Splashbacks: Dressel Achieves Stardom, Phelps Races a Shark in July-August 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been another amazing year of aquatics\u00a0competition, including an exciting trip to Budapest for the World Championships, and Swimming World had our readers covered every step of the way. \u00a0During the next few days, we\u2019ll take a look back in \u201cSplashbacks\u201d, the most read stories of 2017.<\/p>\n

Next up on our list for 2017 are the months of July and August, where\u00a0Caeleb\u00a0Dresses, Lilly King,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Michael Phelps<\/strong> were among the top names.<\/p>\n

1. 5 Things Your Swimming Coach Shouldn’t Be Doing<\/a><\/h2>\n

Another month, another throwback.\u00a0Swimming World\u00a0<\/em>contributor\u00a0Wayne Goldsmith<\/strong>, a renowned speaker in the swimming community, explains the five things that your swim coach should\u00a0not<\/em> be doing for you.<\/p>\n

2. FINA Announces Rule Changes for Swimming, Adjustment to Lochte Rule<\/a><\/h2>\n

Following the disqualification of several top athletes at the 2017 Phillips 66 U.S. National Championships, FINA announced a number of technical changes that would go into affect in the fall of 2017. Among the changes was an adjustment to the Lochte rule stating that\u00a0\u201cIn medley swimming, on the freestyle section, the \u201cswimmer must be on the breast except when executing a turn. The swimmer must return to the breast before any kick or stroke\u201d. Moreover, each of the strokes must cover one quarter of the distance.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. 23 Thoughts Your Lap Counter Has During the 500<\/a><\/h2>\n

Regardless of a swimmer’s\u00a0specialization in the sport,\u00a0each swimmer will inevitably find themselves counting a 500 for a teammate.\u00a0Swimming World<\/em> intern,\u00a0Cassidy Lavigne<\/strong>, counted down the top 23 thoughts swimmers have while counting the 500.<\/p>\n

4. The Night Caeleb Dressel Became a Superstar<\/a><\/h2>\n

Caeleb Dressel<\/strong> was pegged to become America’s next top sprinter several years ago, but his breakout moment would not truly arrive until 2017. He did not disappoint, earning himself a total of seven gold medals at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest, along with multiple records.<\/p>\n

5. USA Swimming Withdraws Its Four Swimmers from 10K at World University Games<\/a><\/h2>\n

Open water temperatures continued to be a topic throughout the summer of 2017, splashing back into the spotlight when USA Swimming withdrew their four swimmers from the 10K Open Water race at the World University Games in Taipei. The reasons for the withdrawal were high air and water temperatures.<\/p>\n

6. 10 Hidden Benefits of Swimming<\/a><\/h2>\n

The benefits of swimming continued to be a highly searched topic in July\/August of 2017, returning once again as one of the top ten stories for the second time in 2017. Benefits of the sport include team building skills, social skills, and a growth in confidence.<\/p>\n

7. Augie Busch Named Head Coach of University of Arizona Swim Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

A few months after head coach\u00a0Rick DeMont<\/strong> announced his retirement from the University of Arizona, the Wildcats named\u00a0Augie Busch<\/strong> to the job. A. Busch, son of former U of A coach and former USA Swimming National Team Director\u00a0Frank Busch<\/strong>, comes to Arizona from Virginia, where he was the coach of Olympian\u00a0Leah Smith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

8. Michael Phelps Loses to Great White Shark<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of the most anticipated races of the summer did not happen in a pool, nor was it a FINA or USA Swimming sanctioned event. Instead, this event was sponsored by Shark Week and featured\u00a0Michael Phelps<\/strong> racing against a simulation of a Great White Shark. Unfortunately for the GOAT, the South African Great White took home the win.<\/p>\n

9. The Final Breath: Preventing Hypoxic Blackout\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

Hypoxic Blackout is arguably one of the most under-reported accidents within the swimming community.\u00a0Swimming World<\/em> intern\u00a0Kristy Kinzer<\/strong> tackled the sensitive issue with poise and research, so as to help spread awareness of the danger of promoting difficult hypoxic workouts.<\/p>\n

10. Lilly King and Yulia Efimova Finger Wagging Again — With a Twist<\/a><\/h2>\n

The rivalry between breaststroke stars\u00a0Lilly King<\/strong> and\u00a0Yulia Efimova<\/strong> returned once again – this time to the pool in Budapest, Hungary. The two went head-to-head in both the 50 and 100 breaststroke, but it was specifically the 100 that was on everyone’s mind as spectators remembered the infamous finger-wag from Rio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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