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Yale’s Kiphuth Exhibition Pool Holds a Special Place in Swimming Lore<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the center of Kiphuth Exhibition Pool stands a large, wooden desk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an odd place for such a device, a majestic wood design contrasting the deck\u2019s sheer white tile. You could travel around the country and never see anything like it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet, at the oldest pool in college swimming, the lectern fits right at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kiphuth Exhibition Pool has stood in place for 93 years, designed by and named after legendary coach Robert Kiphuth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s so much history involved in the building,\u201d said Yale head coach James Henry. \u201cSo many championships, so many American records.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Decades later, the pool has stood the test of time. But how has it kept in shape? And how long will it last?<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagined by a Legend<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The legacy of Kiphuth Exhibition Pool starts with its namesake, who actually has a special connection to Swimming World. Kiphuth served as the company\u2019s first editor and publisher back in 1960, helping build the magazine from the ground up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Long before he contributed to our publication, however, he was one of the best coaches in college swimming history. Kiphuth finished with a 522-12 record at Yale, by far the best winning percentage in history. In addition to leading the program to four NCAA championships, he also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the swimming world in 1963.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During his tenure, Kiphuth guided the careers of multiple stars, including Don Schollander, Jim McLane and Allen Stack, among others.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cHe was a titan of the sport,\u201d said alum Bert Hazlett, swim class of \u201883. \u201cWe knew him as both a great developer of people, and a coach way ahead of his time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Legend has it that Kiphuth\u2019s success earned him influence on the construction of Payne-Whitney Gymnasium, the historic building in which the Exhibition Pool sits. The nine-story gymnasium stands as one of the most unique sports complexes in the world, including the pool located on its third floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a place that\u2019s shown the test of time,\u201d said Henry. \u201cOur students love that building, and are very proud of it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Built for Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kiphuth\u2019s input allowed him to create a pool showcasing his vision for swimming. The Hall of Fame coach took it upon himself to create a unique atmosphere<\/a>, one fitted to host some of the world\u2019s fastest meets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Exhibition pool is surrounded by 2,187 wooden seats, making it one of the largest in college swimming. The seats, according to Yale\u2019s website, were made at a 45-degree angle, in order to create \u201ca perfect view.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo much thought and detail was put into it by Kiphuth on the \u2018fan experience\u2019\u201d said Henry. \u201cYou can see everything perfectly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The pool\u2019s ceiling also contributes to its unique nature. At 157-feet wide and 50-feet high, the echoes of the impassioned bulldog fanbase carry forcefully through the hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe acoustics are incredible,\u201d Henry said. \u201cBecause of the way the ceiling is built, the noise reverberates back and forth, so that it always feels packed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The atmosphere gives Yale one of the biggest rarities in the sport of college swimming: a home advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fun to watch teams that haven\u2019t been in there before, just arrive and look around,\u201d said Henry. \u201c(The pool) is magnificent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Training Paradise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just as Kiphuth Pool has provided the Bulldogs with a unique competitive advantage on meet days for years, the coach\u2019s construction vision has also provided an edge when it comes to training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just a floor above the pool lies an indoor track, used often by the coach during his tenure for conditioning. Kiphuth was one of the first proponents of \u201cdryland\u201d training, encouraging his athletes to diversify their training to build endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe really was ahead of his time,\u201d said Hazlett. \u201cHe used a system of weights, pulleys, and medicine balls, as well as the track upstairs to keep his swimmers conditioned.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach Henry admitted the recent teams don\u2019t quite do conditioning the same way. But the facilities still are helpful toward training in different capacities. Henry pointed to the pool\u2019s lighting as particularly helpful to the team.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe do a lot of filming,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd the lighting allows us to pick up a lot of clarity, in order to help us analyze swims.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Even decades later, the pool still proves advantageous for the Bulldogs, in and out of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Historic Grounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With an atmosphere as unique as Kiphuth Exhibition pool, it\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s had its share of historic moments.\u00a0<\/span>The pool hosted both the 1933 and 1964 NCAA Championships, as well as the Amateur Athletic Union (a USA Swimming predecessor) Championships in 1961. Hoards of records have been broken there, in epic fashion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But what makes Kiphuth Exhibition Pool special isn’t just the grand accomplishments it\u2019s featured. It’s the stories it tells. From impassioned team meetings, to fierce battles with Ivy League opponents, every alum had an anecdote of a great race to tell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery kid who steps onto that pool deck is aware of its rich history,\u201d said Matt Meade, class of \u201887. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor and a privilege to step on that deck, and look at those banners.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Meade emphasized, however, that the pool doesn\u2019t just mean a lot to the Bulldogs. The alums described their pride in the team\u2019s \u201cSwim New Haven\u201d events, which help teach swim lessons to members of the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s so cool, just seeing kids walk into that pool initially terrified,\u201d said Meade. \u201cAnd then moments later, they\u2019re laughing and smiling with our swimmers as they learn an important life skill.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The pool\u2019s usage beyond competitive swimming makes it an important asset. It\u2019s a place that will leave a legacy of stories, outside of any pool or meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While it\u2019s remarkable that Kiphuth Exhibition Pool has lasted this long, it\u2019s obvious it can\u2019t last forever.\u00a0<\/span>According to Henry, Yale has been searching for a new pool since the early 1990s, with the biggest issue obtaining funding. For the time being, Kiphuth\u2019s reliability is more than enough for the Bulldogs’ coach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe amount of maintenance and work (the staff) puts into it to keep it running is awesome,\u201d said Henry. \u201cI can count on my facilities people. We rarely have to shut down.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the new pool, Yale hopes to capture what may be impossible: the magic which Kiphuth has provided for nearly a century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe would want to try to recreate some of the design, which makes it a fan friendly venue, into the next pool,\u201d said Henry. \u201cIt\u2019s a place that truly is iconic.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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