The latest issue of Swimming World is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! [PHOTO CREDIT: GIAN MATTIA D’ALBERTO/LAPRESSE] In this issue of Swimming World, read about 29 year old Dutch elite sprint freestyler Ranomi Kromowidjojo as she prepares for her fourth Olympiad. Also featured is the history of the men’s 100 and 200 yard breaststroke world records; Minnesota’s Max McHugh talks about how adversity left him with gratitude for everyday things in life- like swimming; Savannah College, Keiser University, and Indian River State all repeat as national team champions; Takeoff to Tokyo takes a look back at Duke Kahanamoku; Lessons with the Legends explores the impact of Coach Charles “Red” Silvia; Swimming Technique Concepts presents how to plan for a breathing pattern; Find out what to do after the disappointment of a poor performance; The legendary George Haines provides us with some of his Special Sets; Q&A with Tufts University Coach Adam Hoyt and train with his swimmers Roger Gu and Grace Goetcheus; Dryside Training presents the Stroke Strength Series – Butterfly; GoldMinds discusses strategies for parent/coach relationships; and much more! New! 1-Year Digital Only Subscription for just $39.95 Order Now! 017 BREASTSTROKE BARRIER BUSTERS by David Rieder The history of the men’s 100 and 200 yard breaststroke has included long stretches of chasing legendary records followed by a shorter period of continuous improvement. 019 LEARNING FROM ADVERSITY by David Rieder Minnesota’s Max McHugh was involved in a drive-by shooting last summer, but he believes the incident has left him with a fresh perspective and gratitude for everyday things in his life, including swimming. That approach has fueled his impressive return to the pool. 021 A SENSE OF DÉJÀ VU by Dan D’Addona and David Rieder Savannah College of Art and Design (NAIA women), Keiser University (NAIA men) and Indian River State College (NJCAA women and men) appear ready to show the swimming world something it has seen before: repeating as national team champions. 023 THE FIRE INSIDE STILL BURNS by John Lohn When discussing the best women’s sprint freestylers heading into this year’s Olympic Games, most frequently mentioned are Australia’s Cate Campbell, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom and the USA’s Simone Manuel. But don’t count out triple Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands, who feels her best swims are still to come. 025 TAKEOFF TO TOKYO: DUKE by John Lohn As Swimming World continues its “Takeoff to Tokyo” series, a century has passed since Duke Kahanamoku last reigned over the water world, but his name—and merely his first name—remains synonymous with greatness in multiple ways. 027 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT by Dan D’Addona The future looks bright for junior diver Ashley McCool after transferring to the University of Florida. COACHING 009 LESSONS WITH THE LEGENDS: CHARLES “RED” SILVIA by Michael J. Stott 013 SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: PLAN FOR A BREATHING PATTERN by Rod Havriluk Swimmers should plan a breathing pattern prior to each swim to gain the most benefit for both racing and training. The breathing pattern should limit head motion for better focus on technique and also provide sufficient oxygen for better performance. 015 POOR PERFORMANCE… THE NEXT STEP by Michael J. Stott At one time or another, disappointment haunts the dreams of even the best swimmers. And often it is the recovery from that disappointment that defines the athlete and, perhaps, the swimmer’s future. 030 SPECIAL SETS: GEORGE HAINES AT WORK by Michael J. Stott It never hurts to be a student of the sport. Sometimes that means visiting archival material, be it documents, voices, videos or all of the above to reacquaint ourselves with coaching legends and the methods that made them so effective. Here, Swimming World features the legendary George Haines. 043 Q&A WITH COACH ADAM HOYT by Michael J. Stott 044 HOW THEY TRAIN ROGER GU AND GRACE GOETCHEUS by Michael J. Stott TRAINING 012 DRYSIDE TRAINING: STROKE STRENGTH SERIES—BUTTERFLY by J.R. Rosania JUNIOR SWIMMER 040 GOLDMINDS: PARTNERING WITH PARENTS by Wayne Goldsmith A simple, but effective strategy for coaches to engage with, connect to and educate the parents of the swimmers on their team is through the development of a “Training Manual for Swimming Parents.” 046 UP & COMERS: ZURI FERGUSON by Shoshanna Rutemiller COLUMNS & SPECIAL SECTIONS 007 A VOICE FOR THE SPORT 008 BEYOND THE YARDS 033 2020 SWIM CAMP DIRECTORY 047 GUTTERTALK 048 PARTING SHOT |