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A Voice For The Sport:<\/span><\/h1>\n
Diving In During Dire Times<\/span><\/h1>\n
By John Lohn<\/span><\/p>\n
Times of global crisis are revealing. It is in these moments that a definitive line can be drawn between the proactive and understanding members of society and those who retreat, hoping the problem will simply go away. During the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world, many individuals and organizations have shined. Others have huddled in a corner of inaction and weakness.<\/p>\n
More than a million people worldwide have been struck by COVID-19. Families have lost loved ones, and due to social-distancing measures, have not been able to properly say goodbye. Others have lost jobs, or taken wage reductions, and been forced to cope with the corresponding financial struggles. Still more have been separated from family, as mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, sisters and brothers bravely stand on the front lines as medical professionals confronting this disease.<\/p>\n
There is no other way to say it: The coronavirus is a monster\u2014unrelenting, fast-moving, indiscriminate and heartless. Its impact on the world will be long felt.<\/p>\n
During these tragic days, the swimming community has shown itself capable of comprehending the enormity of the situation\u2014both for the world and for those who dedicated thousands of hours toward the lifelong goal of competing on the Olympic stage. As the International Olympic Committee dawdled along, claiming \u201cthe Games will go on,\u201d many athletes had a firmer grasp of reality and the simple fact that an Olympiad would have been a slap in the face.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am deeply concerned by the IOC\u2019s recent statement that they are essentially continuing with business as usual despite the growing evidence that COVID-19 will remain a massive threat for the foreseeable future,\u201d wrote American backstroker Jacob Pebley on a social-media post. \u201cHow can we,<\/p>\n
members of Team USA and role models for hundreds of thousands of young athletes, attend Olympic Trials\/the Olympics in good conscience? To do so would fly in the face of all emerging evidence and best practices for social distancing and protecting the health of vulnerable communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through his Instagram account, Pebley displayed courage and a willingness to step to the forefront of a discussion that should have been initiated by the Olympic governing bodies of various countries around the world. Instead, these organizations\u2014such as the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee\u2014did not exhibit leadership characteristics, but remained in lockstep with the IOC\u2019s insistence that the Games would proceed.<\/p>\n
By speaking out, Pebley initiated a call for right over wrong. On one hand, it was clear that equality was not present when it came to preparation for the Games or the various Trials that would allocate admission tickets. Some hopefuls had pools at their disposal. Others did not. How could a Games proceed with such an uneven playing field? But more important, as Pebley noted, was the arrogance of holding the biggest sporting competition in the world amid a pandemic that was claiming more and more lives with every passing hour.<\/p>\n
Eventually, USA Swimming, Swimming Canada and Swimming Australia called for the Olympics to be postponed, and the IOC ultimately removed its head from the sand and announced Tokyo 2020 would not take place. The decision should have come earlier and without external pressure, but\u2014as the adage goes\u2014better late than never.<\/p>\n
While Pebley\u2019s bullet was critical in fast-forwarding the postponement process, questions remained. With the Olympics moved to 2021, some athletes had to consider whether they would stay active and put the next chapter in their lives on pause. For those not named Dressel, Ledecky or Sjostrom, could they afford another year?<\/p>\n
Then, International Swimming League founder Konstantin Grigorishin stepped forward as a savior of sorts. The billionaire announced he would fund the 320 members of the ISL, allowing them to continue training toward 2021 and without financial worries.<\/p>\n
Leaders are defined by their willingness to speak out and act. So, as we begin a new countdown toward the Tokyo Olympics and pray for the end of this terrible pandemic, it\u2019s worth celebrating men like Jacob Pebley and Konstantin Grigorishin. They are the types needed during dire times.<\/p>\n
John Lohn<\/strong>
\nAssociate Editor-in-Chief
\nSwimming World Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n
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Swimming World Magazine May 2020 Issue<\/span><\/h2>\n
FEATURES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
016<\/span> TOSSED INTO TURMOIL<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong>
\nThe spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a far-reaching impact not only on everyday life, but also on the sport of swimming across the globe.<\/p>\n
018<\/span> TIMING IS EVERYTHING<\/strong><\/span>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nEveryone knows how important timing is\u2014races can be won or lost by hundredths of a second. For swimmers competing at the NAIA and NJCAA Championships, the most important timing was measured in days. Both associations were able to complete their championship meets just before other major sports championships were being canceled due to the threat of coronavirus.<\/p>\n
022<\/span> SILVER LINING COULD TURN TO GOLD<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Michael Randazzo<\/strong>
\nThe Olympic postponement was hardly perceived as a positive, but it could lead to hope and opportunity for any men\u2019s or women\u2019s water polo team that aspires to Olympic competition\u2014including the United States\u2019 national teams.<\/p>\n
024<\/span> MENTAL PREP: BEFORE THE BEEP WITH ASHLEY TWICHELL<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n
026<\/span> IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH COACHING<\/strong><\/span>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nDave Durden, University of California and U.S. national team coach, simply refers to himself as a swim coach. But he\u2019s also a leader, an expert at maximizing performance, removing doubt, instilling confidence and navigating young men through demanding situations.<\/p>\n
030<\/span> TAKEOFF TO TOKYO:\u00a0 T \u2018N\u2019 T\u2014A FRIENDLY RIVALRY FOR A DYNAMITE DUO<\/strong><\/span>
\nby John Lohn<\/strong>
\nDuring the Olympic campaign of 2000, Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres\u2014complete opposites out of the pool, but with few differences as competitors\u2014were engaged in a friendly, but not-so-easy rivalry\u2014one that brought out the best in both swimmers.<\/p>\n
034<\/span> ISHOF: A DUKE, A MERMAID, A WAR AND THE FLU<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Bruce Wigo<\/strong>
\nCOVID-19 isn\u2019t the first pandemic disease to have brought the world of competitive swimming to a halt, and the 2020 Olympic Games are not the first to be postponed or canceled. This is the story of the years between 1914 and 1918, when the world was suddenly and unexpectedly turned upside down by events not so different from what our sport is experiencing today.<\/p>\n
COACHING<\/p>\n
014<\/span> SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: THE VALUE OF HAND FORCE ANALYSIS: PART II\u2014BACKSTROKE<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Rod Havriluk
\n<\/strong>Synchronized video and hand force data is an essential tool for optimizing technique. A coach can use the force data to pinpoint limitations, refer to the corresponding video images to explain changes and monitor a swimmer\u2019s progress in improving technique.<\/p>\n
038<\/span> MOTIVATING SWIMMERS TO NEW HEIGHTS<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nMemorable are the sporting events where an athlete or team is \u201con fire.\u201d Swimming World checks in with two high school and two age group coaches for insight into how that happens. Spoiler alert: the common denominator is \u201cbuy-in\u201d from athletes who connect with a coach.<\/p>\n
042<\/span> SPECIAL SETS:\u00a0 CHANGE-OF-PACE FUN<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nUSA Swimming master coach consultant Bob Steele provides some favorite change-of-pace exercises that are designed to insert spice and fun into in-season training.<\/p>\n
046<\/span> Q&A WITH COACH DOUG FONDER<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
047<\/span> HOW THEY TRAIN OLIVIA BRAY<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
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012<\/span> DRYSIDE TRAINING: STROKE STRENGTH SERIES\u2014FREESTYLE<\/strong><\/span>
\nby J.R. Rosania<\/strong><\/p>\n
JUNIOR SWIMMER<\/strong><\/p>\n
049<\/span> UP & COMERS: FINN CONLEY<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n
COLUMNS<\/p>\n
010<\/span> A VOICE FOR THE SPORT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
011<\/span> BEYOND THE YARDS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
036<\/span> DID YOU KNOW? 1920 U.S. WOMEN\u2019S OLYMPIC TEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
044<\/span> THE OFFICIAL WORD<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
050<\/span> GUTTERTALK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
051<\/span> PARTING SHOT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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