THE LITTLE SWIMMER THAT COULD read>>
How Sheila Taormina Takes on Big Challenges (and Succeeds)
by Jim Harper

Her best day at the Olympics was also her worst,  and the disappointment almost broke the athlete who  had broken so many barriers. At just under 5 feet, 3 inches tall, Taormina towers as one of the most versatile athletes ever. Read about how  Taormina took a rather unorthodox path to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

SKILL FOR OPEN WATER
Practice Open Water Sighting in the Pool
by Glenn Mills by Barbara Hummel

Open water swimming is grow­ing more and more popular.  But when swimmers discover the freedom of open water, they also discover they need new techniques, such as  sighting. Triathlon superstar Sara McLarty demonstrates how to prepare for open water by practicing sighting in the pool.

TREASURE IN THE MOUNTAINS
Boise, Idaho Welcomes Indoor Swimmers
by Susan Dawson-Cook

Located in a river valley bounded by the Rockies and  Cascades, Boise, Idaho, offers boundless opportunities for outdoor fitness. Now, thanks to a new  world-class aquatics facility,  the Idaho capital is welcoming  indoor athletes more than ever.

From the Editor

The Swimming Subculture by Laura Hamel

Letters

Limiting Performance Enhancement, or Not by Thomas Tiedt

Limit the Cost, Not the Technology by Matthew Lupo

Two Cents by Seth L Hoff

Both Sides of the Lane LIne

Why Weight? by Leslie Livingston

No Weigh! by James Thornton

Swimming Life

Swimmers Without Borders: College Teammates Swim Channel for Peace

Swim for the Future, Swim for the Past

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SWIMMER Writer Completes OW Triple Crown

'Stokes' from Different Strokes

Training & Technique

Out in the Open: How to Swim in Cold Water by Terry Laughlin

From the Center Lanes

Two-Minute Tune-up: Power from the Hips

Extreme Makeover

Web Workout by Nancy Kirkpatrick-Reno read>>

My Favorite Practice by Claire Lavery
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Swim & Sing Holiday Workout

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

KT Tape: Not Just for Elite Athletes Anymore

Surfer's Ear Strikes Swimmers

Practitioner Profile: Miller Receives Prestigious FINA Appointment

Readers Ask: Warm Pool Water

Postal Preview

2010 One-Hour Postal Championships: Preview & Rules

2010 One-Hour Postal Championships: Individual Entry Form

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Warm-up Gear

Holiday Gifts

Inside USMS

Katz Coaches USA Masters at Maccabiah Games

E-Newsletters

Volunteers, Staff Convene in Chicago

Volunteer Profile: George Simon

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Splashback

Bravery or Idiocy? You Decide by Bill Edwards read>>