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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.

  • in reply to 3URXX

    Thank you for reading! One of the great things about the magazine is that there are so many evergreen articles. You can read an old issue and still get excellent storytelling and technique advice. And we'll still keep doing those things on our website and social media channels.

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