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by JOHN LOHN – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

15 February 2024, 06:08am

Throwback Thursday: Celebrating the Anniversaries of Several Iconic Olympic Swimming Moments

Regardless of sport, trawls through history allow for the appreciation of great moments and legends who excelled in their field. So, with the next edition of the Olympic Games rapidly approaching in Paris, we’re going to look back and feature the highlights from some of the anniversaries that will be celebrated in 2024. Enjoy this trip through Games of the past.

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1904 (120th Anniversary)

Site: St. Louis…Number of Events: 9

• The first Olympiad held in the United States featured only men’s events, with American Charlie Daniels—the United States’ first star in the sport—leading the way with a five-medal haul. Daniels earned titles in the 220 yard freestyle, 440 freestyle and as a member of Team USA’s 200 freestyle relay. He added a silver medal in the 100 freestyle and a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle.
• Hungary boasts a rich tradition in the pool, and it dates back to the days of Zoltan Ha

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  3 THE ATHLETES‘ VOICE “Be better than me!“ 52 An interview by Gergely Csurka with FINA Athletes Commission’s Chairman, Alexander Popov who tells that their athlete suggestions are paid more and more attention by the decision-makers. “. . . there are already a lot of areas which require special attention. For example, athletes’ health, since the competition is getting tougher and stronger“ . “Don’t let the solo down!“ 56 New FINA Athletes Commission member Virginie Dedieu talks to Pedro Adrega about the solo event that she believed should not be abolished nor disregarded. “I don’t say Solo is needed in the Games just for personal reasons, but I consider it important for the future strategy of synchro’s development” New ideas, new successes 60 The FINA technical committees and the evolution of the five disciplines. Swimming: an example for other sports 64 Aquatics in Asia – interview with AASF President H. E. Sheikh Khali

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Beautiful Losers: Coating Last parallel the Olympics

By: Leanne Shapton

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