Download the latest issue of Swimming World Biweekly from the Swimming World Vault! Read about the importance of mental health as presented by prominent advocates in the swimming world, including Michael Phelps, Ian Thorpe, Missy Franklin, and Allison Schmitt, plus Ryan Lochte’s latest rehab strategy to dominate the Tokyo Olympics, and Sean Hutchison’s ban from coaching. Catch up on the latest news from the pools, like the exciting results of the MPSF Men’s Water Polo Invitational, triathlete Amy Javens’ take on Ironman, meet the latest Arizona Wildcat, a friendly introduction to Masters swimming, and this season’s most popular smoothie trends to perk up your fitness routine. And of course, more! New! 1-Year Digital Only Subscription for just $29.95 Order Now! FEATURES 010 DONNA EDELBAUM AND BILL JONES PROVE THAT AGE IS JUST A NUMBER by Lianne McCluskey Now in their 80s, Maine Masters teammates Donna Edelbaum and Bill Jones continue to love the sport of swimming and want to encourage others to give it a try. 013 5 KEYS TO A QUICK RECOVERY FROM INJURY by J.P. Mortenson Here are five ways to recover from injury from the perspective of a swimmer who overcame a lower-back stress fracture and is currently recovering from back surgery. 016 WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DRINK TO SWIM FAST? by Olivia Wile Believe it or not, beetroot juice, pickle juice and protein powder might just be what you need to improve your recovery after workout and possibly improve your performance! These three drinks could help with less cramping, more oxygen and more muscle mass. 018 12-YEAR-OLD COLTON HOFFMAN OFFICIALLY BECOMES AN ARIZONA WILDCAT by Chandler Brandes Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit organization, connects children who have chronic illness—like 12-year-old Colton Hoffman—with local college athletic teams with the intention to form lifelong bonds. 020 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 024 STANFORD FRUSTRATES TOP-RANKED TROJANS IN MPSF MEN’S WATER POLO OPENER by Michael Randazzo After winning 17 straight men’s water polo matches this season, the nation’s top-ranked USC Trojans lost its Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference opener, 13-11, to the third-ranked Stanford Cardinal. 026 CAN’T BEAT THE TROJANS TWICE! USC TOPS STANFORD FOR 2018 MPSF INVITE MEN’S WATER POLO TITLE by Michael Randazzo After losing to Stanford a week earlier for its first loss of the season, USC returned the favor with a 10-9 victory at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Invitational title match at Stanford’s Avery Aquatic Center. 028 SAYING GOODBYE TO SWIMMING: A YEAR OF LASTS by Isabelle Robuck What does the future hold for college seniors when it’s time for them to hang up their cap and goggles? 030 2018 PREP SCHOOL DIRECTORY 038 RYAN LOCHTE ENTERING REHAB FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION by Andy Ross TMZ Sports and Yahoo! Sports reported that four-time Olympian Ryan Lochte, who has been battling from alcohol addiction for many years, is seeking treatment and will enter a rehab program with hopes of “conquering the disease…and returning to dominance in the pool in his fifth Olympics in Tokyo in 2020.” 039 U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT PERMANENTLY BANS SEAN HUTCHISON by Taylor Brien Sean Hutchison, the former coach of Olympian Ariana Kukors Smith, has been permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. A complaint for damages in a civil suit filed earlier this year by Kukors Smith against Hutchison includes sexual abuse of a minor, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. 040 NOT YOUR TYPICAL IRONMAN by Devin Javens In this Q&A, triathlete Amy Javens talks about her experiences in athletics—particularly Ironman events—and her life as a professional athlete and coach. 044 ALWAYS TIME FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS by Jamie Kolar October celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week. Although mental health has always been important, it has been presented in a new light with prominent advocates in the swimming world, including Michael Phelps, Ian Thorpe, Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt. 046 USA SWIMMING’S CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER MATT FARRELL STEPPING DOWN FOR GOLF CHANNEL ROLE by Andy Ross 047 PARTING SHOT |