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Pooling Talent
Swimming's Greatest Teams
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2014
Summary
Swimming is primarily an individual endeavor, yet certain accomplishments, even by some of the most illustrious names in the sport, can only be fully appreciated when considered alongside the contributions of their teammates. After all, Michael Phelps would never have earned a record eight gold medals in the 2008 Olympics were it not for his teammates’ world record-setting efforts in the 400 freestyle relay.
In Pooling Talent: Swimming’s Greatest Teams, Matthew De George highlights the top relay teams, squads, and programs in the history of competitive swimming. Each chapter describes in detail the history surrounding the team, the crucial races, and the key swimmers. Part I examines relay teams—such as the 1976 U.S. Women’s 400 Freestyle, the 2000 Australian Men’s Freestyle, and the 2004 U.S. Men’s Medley—showcasing how four opponents in the individual events can mesh seamlessly into a team. Part II explores the national squads, spanning from the 1924 U.S. Olympians to the 2001 World’s Australians, revealing the interplay between team and individual success. In Part III, the top developmental programs around the world are featured, including the 1930 Japanese Men’s program and the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Together, the relay teams, squads, and programs provide constant motivation, pushing individuals to achieve much more than they ever could in isolation.
Extensively researched and rich in detail, Pooling Talent takes a novel look at swimming accomplishments old and new, casting the accolades of individuals in a fresh light. Fans, coaches, athletes, and researchers alike will find this a unique and refreshing history of swimming’s greatest teams.
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Copyright year
2014
ISBN-Print
978-1-4422-3701-8
ISBN-Online
978-1-4422-3702-5
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
297
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Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access
1 1976 U.S. Women’s 400 Freestyle No access
2 1984 U.S. Men’s 800 Freestyle No access
3 2000 Australian Men’s Freestyle No access
4 2000 U.S. Women’s Medley No access
5 2004 U.S. Men’s Medley No access
6 2004 South African Men’s 400 Freestyle No access
7 2008 U.S. Men’s 400 Freestyle No access
8 2012 French Men’s 400 Freestyle No access
9 1924 U.S. Olympians No access
10 1950s Hungarian Women’s Olympians No access
11 1968 U.S. Olympians No access
12 1973 East German Women’s World Championships No access
13 1976 U.S. Men’s Olympians No access
14 1980 U.S. Olympians No access
15 1992 Unified Olympians No access
16 2001 Australian World Championships No access
17 1930s Japanese Men No access
18 1950s Australians No access
19 Indiana University Men No access
20 Mission Viejo Nadadores No access
21 Stanford University Women No access
22 University of Texas Men No access
23 North Baltimore Aquatic Club No access
24 U.S. Men’s Backstroke No access
Notes No access Pages 263 - 284
Index No access Pages 285 - 296
About the Author No access Pages 297 - 297
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