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LATEST UPDATES FOR THE SWIMMING SCIENCE JOURNAL

September 22, 2009. The expanded text (in pdf format) of Dr. Rushall's ASCA 2009 invited address titled "The future of swimming; Myths and science" was added to the "Swimming Science Bulletin" section.

September 24, 2009: An underwater analysis of Paul Biedermann's non-breathing stroke at 60 m of his world record gold medal 200 m freestyle race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

September 26, 2009: An underwater analysis of Paul Biedermann's breathing stroke at 65 m of his world record gold medal 200 m freestyle race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

September 28, 2009: An underwater analysis of Kirsty Coventry's left-arm stroke at 90 m of her world record gold medal 200 m backstroke race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

September 29, 2009: An article titled "FINA Doesn't Quite Get It" was added to the "Bodysuits" section.

October 1, 2009: An underwater analysis of Kirsty Coventry's right-arm stroke at 115 m of her world record gold medal 200 m backstroke race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 3, 2009: An underwater analysis of Rebecca Soni at 160 m of her world record gold medal 200 m breaststroke race at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 5, 2009: An underwater analysis of Britta Steffen at 15 m of her world record 4 x 100 m relay leg at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 7, 2009: An underwater analysis of Federica Pellegrini at 190 m of her world record gold medal 400 m freestyle race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 9, 2009: An underwater analysis of Sarah Sjostrom at 20 m of her world record gold medal 100 m butterfly race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 15, 2009: An underwater analysis of Oussama Mellouli at 1,415 m of his gold medal 1,500 m race at the 2009 Rome World Championships was added to the "How Champions Do It" section.

October 17, 2009: Research abstracts were added to the biomechanics, hydrodynamics, physiology, psychology, and training sections of Swimming Science Abstracts.

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Written and Produced by

Brent S. Rushall, Ph.D., R.Psy.

San Diego State University

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The complete Swimming Science Journal no longer is available online as a free web site.

The entire SSJ will always be available on compact disk through Sports Science Associates. It continues to be updated with all the elements that were originally included.

The table below lists the sections contained in the Swimming Science Journal. By clicking on an entry, the current TABLE OF CONTENTS for that feature will be displayed. However, it will not be possible to link any further to particular entries listed in the Table of Contents in most topics. Those items are only available on compact disk. The full contents of Bodysuits: The Serious Threat to the Very Nature of Our Sport, and The Problem with Chlorinated Pools can be viewed from this web site and are designated as "(FREE)" in the following table.

CLICK ON AN ENTRY BELOW TO VIEW THE TABLE OF CONTENTS OF A PARTICULAR FEATURE OF THE SWIMMING SCIENCE JOURNAL

How Champions Do It (TOC only)

Swimming Science Bulletin (TOC only)

Carlile Coaches' Forum (TOC only)

Bodysuits: The Serious Threat to the Very Nature of Our Sport (FREE)

The Problem with Chlorinated Pools (FREE)

Abstracts: Biomechanics of Swimming (TOC only)

Abstracts: Hydrodynamics of Swimming (TOC only)

Abstracts: Physiology of Swimming (TOC only)

Abstracts: Psychology of Swimming (TOC only)

Abstracts: Training for Swimming (TOC only)

Coaching Science Abstracts is a related electronic journal also edited by Brent S. Rushall. Workshops for coaches, athletes, and sport psychologists can also be arranged.

All items in the Swimming Science Journal are copyrighted. They may only be reproduced in single copies for individual use. Any multiple reproduction or reprinting in any media form is strictly prohibited. For further information contact Dr. Rushall.

Only email communications about this site can be sent to brushall@cox.net. Dr. Rushall provides fee-based consultations through email and video/audio conferencing on the Internet for all matters concerning swimming.

The information in this journal represents that of Brent S. Rushall and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. Brent S. Rushall takes full responsibility for the content presented. This work is supported in part by the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts and directly by Sports Science Associates.

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