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Takeoff To Tokyo Series: <\/span>
\nThe Rivalry Between Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres<\/span><\/h1>\n
By John Lohn<\/span><\/p>\n
During 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Like many rivalry stories, the tale of Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres is about opposites. Thompson was raised by a single mom where financial struggles were common. Torres was raised in Beverly Hills, money never an issue. Thompson is quiet and reserved, preferring to go unnoticed. Torres seeks out the spotlight, never one to pass up the chance to promote her brand. Thompson went into the medical profession after her swimming days. Torres\u2019 post-pool endeavors included broadcasting and modeling.<\/p>\n
But in the water, there were few differences. They both moved through the water with world-class speed. They raced the same events. They possessed high-intensity levels and aimed for lofty goals. And in the Olympic campaign of 2000, Thompson and Torres dueled in spectacular fashion\u2014in and out of the water\u2014and provided the sport with an all-time rivalry.<\/p>\n
Torres fits the mold of one of those teenage sensations who frequently emerge in the swimming world. As a 14-year-old on April 9, 1982, Torres announced her presence in a major way by winning the national title in the 50 yard freestyle, a crown that required her to defeat Olympian Jill Sterkel. In a little more than 20 seconds, Torres made it known she would be a factor in the sprints. What couldn\u2019t be predicted was the longevity she would eventually display.<\/p>\n
Behind an equally efficient and powerful stroke, Torres punched her first Olympic ticket to a home Olympiad in Los Angeles in 1984. At those Games, where she was surrounded by veterans such as Mary T. Meagher, Rowdy Gaines and Tracy Caulkins, Torres garnered the first Olympic medal of her career, as the United States prevailed in the 400 meter freestyle relay.<\/p>\n
Over the next four years, the success continued for Torres, who became an NCAA and Southeastern Conference champion for the University of Florida and earned her second Olympic nod for the 1988 Games in Seoul. At those Games, Torres won silver and bronze medals in relay action and finished seventh in the 100 free.<\/p>\n
Just after Seoul, Thompson started to emerge as a future hope for the United States, an identity claimed through three medals at the 1989 edition of the Pan Pacific Championships. In Tokyo, Thompson won gold in the 50 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay, and took silver in the 100 freestyle to strengthen the American sprinting contingent.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until 1992, however, that Thompson and Torres competed at the same Olympics, albeit without crossing paths as competitors. While Thompson won the silver medal in the 100 free and was fifth in the 50, she joined Torres on the victorious 400 freestyle relay. But with Thompson recognized as one of the world\u2019s rising stars as a 19-year-old, Torres was ready to retire at the age of 25, and any potential rivalry was impossible to foresee…<\/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
TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n
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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