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My Letter to the Editor of Swimmer Magazine

Elaine Krugman

I just sent this to Swimmer Magazine:

Dear Editor, 

I was very disappointed to read in your Editor's Note in the January / February 2026 issue that this will be the final year Swimmer Magazine will be published. 

The main motivator for joining USMS, in February 2010, was to receive Swimmer Magazine. As a former high school swimmer who had not been properly taught or coached, I relied on the publication for valuable information on learning proper stroke technique, training, and preparing for competition. I read every issue, cover to cover.

Swimmer Magazine also inspired me to start writing Swimmer Profile features and other articles for the Georgia Masters Newsletter, beginning in 2014, which I still do today. I am also the editor and serve on our board of directors.

How sad that membership fees have increased, but a valuable membership benefit will soon disappear.

Elaine Krugman

Communications, Georgia Masters

Augusta Blue Tides

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  • I, too, am saddened by the departure of Swimmer Magazine.  I have always been a fan of print media, and while I realize that the increased  costs and non-popularity of the printed word are symptomatic of the digital age, it is disappointing to see it go.  Nothing better than grabbing a copy and flipping through the pages; it's like revisiting an old friend.

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  • I, too, am saddened by the departure of Swimmer Magazine.  I have always been a fan of print media, and while I realize that the increased  costs and non-popularity of the printed word are symptomatic of the digital age, it is disappointing to see it go.  Nothing better than grabbing a copy and flipping through the pages; it's like revisiting an old friend.

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