Bibliography

Two great stories on Marcia in Barrington and New Trier magazines.

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Conquest of the English Channel ; Author: Thomas Hetzel ; Source: T. Becket Publishing Co., Corpus Christi, TX ; Date: 1985 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Excellent, detailed account of preparing for the English Channel by an 8-time solo swimmer. (Out of print) ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Dangerous When Wet ; Author: Shelley Taylor-Smith ; Source: Allen & U ; Date: 1996 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Seven-time world champion, Shelley Taylor-Smith, shares the captivating story of her sensational career. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Dover Solo ; Author: Marcia Cleveland ; Source: MMJ Press ; Date: 1999 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: A fully detailed view into the preparation and successful swim of the author, exploring the psychological and physiological reasons into Channel swimming, and the rewards. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Four Champions One Gold Medal ; Author: Chuck Warner ; Source: Sports Publications, Inc.: CA ; Date: 1999 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: The story of distance pool swimming in the mid-1970s, when the American men dominated the world. This fascinating story is extremely well-researched. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Getting Stronger ; Author: Bill Pearl ; Source: Shelter Publications, Inc. ; Date: 1986 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Supplemental ; Synopsis: Superb sports training, general conditioning, and body building for several sports. Swimming featured on pages 149-152. Specific exercises for Off-, Pre-, and In-seasons. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Haunts of the Black Masseur: The Swimmer as Hero ; Author: Charles Sprawson ; Source: Pantheon Books ; Date: 1992 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: An exploration of the meanings that different cultures have attached to water. This is a scholarly and beautiful work of literature. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Long Distance Swimming ; Author: Gerald Forsberg ; Source: Philosophical Library, New York ; Date: 1964 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: An older approach to modern long distance swimming by one of the sport's long-time participants. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Open Water Swimming ; Author: Penny Dean ; Source: Human Kinetics ; Date: 1998 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Swimming legend and world record holder, Penny Dean shares her extensive and amazing knowledge of racing and solo swimming. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Splash! Great Writing about Swimming ; Author: Laurel Blossom ; Source: Ecco Press: NJ ; Date: 1996 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: A gathering of fiction, essays, and poetry that explores all facets of swimming. Contributions from several diverse and celebrated writers. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Swimming the Channel ; Author: Sally Friedman ; Source: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux: NY ; Date: 1996 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: The preparation of a Channel swim, and the challenges of continuing with life when things take a tragic turn. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The English Channel ; Author: Nigel Calder ; Source: Viking Press ; Date: 1957 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Among the several worthy topics discussed are tidal information, the geological makeup and history about the Dover Strait, and develpment of the Channel Tunnel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Two Faces of the English Channel ; Author: Paul Jagasich ; Source: Dietz Press, Hampden-Sydney, VA ; Date: 1990 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Very down-to-earth telling of his Channel swim, by the 56-year old (at the time) author, including full preparation notes. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Wind, Waves, & Sunburn ; Author: Conrad Wennerberg ; Source: Breakaway Books: NYC ; Date: 1974 & 1996 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Originally published in 1974, and now again available, a chronicle of marathon swimming, from the first crossing of the English Channel to the modern era, including several obscure but harrowing races. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
A Cup of Tea, a Scone, & Me Or, How I Survived the English Channel (My Diary) ; Author: Karen Burton ; Source: http://www.swimsport.com/1199/D5_1199.htm ; Date: 36465 ; Material: Internet ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Ten days in the life of a world-class marathon swimmer, leading up to her Channel swim. ; Contributed by: Karen Burton.
Barney's Open Water Report ; Author: Barney Hungerford ; Source: http://www.usms.org/longdist/barneysrpt.shtml ; Date: 36404 ; Material: Internet ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Excellent writeup of several East Coast races (plus a few others). Very honest and witty. ; Contributed by: Barney Hungerford.
Susie Maroney Cuba to Florida Swim ; Author: Ben Iannotta ; Source: Reuters ; Date: May 3,6,9,12,13,1997 ; Material: Internet ; Topic: Cuba to Florida ; Synopsis: Susie Maroney's lead up and successful 24 1/2 hour, 118-mile swim from Cuba to Florida in 1997. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
A Record Unbroken ; Author: Tom Slear ; Source: Women't Sports & Fitness ; Date: Aug/Sept 1988 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Detailed account of Penny Dean's amazing record breaking swim. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
A Sea Change ; Author: Julie Ridge ; Source: Newsday ; Date: 31130 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Julie Ridge's account of her Channel swim. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
A Swim Across the Catalina Channel ; Author: Lynne Cox ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 30713 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Catalina Channel ; Synopsis: Development of a novice swimmer into a successful Catalina Channel swimmer. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Advice to Rough Water Swimmers ; Author: James E. "Doc" Councilman ; Source: 1981 Rough Water Handbook ; Date: 1981 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Excellent, categorized advice about open water swimming, especially in cold water. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Anatomy of a Champion ; Author: George Sheehan ; Source: Runner's World ; Date: 34090 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Psychology ; Synopsis: The attributes that champions share. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Aquaman ; Author: Julie Ridge ; Source: Ultrasport ; Date: Nov/Dec 84 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Paul Asmuth ; Synopsis: General background on one of the top marathon swimmers of the 1980's. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Ashby Harper's Incredible Swim ; Author: William J. Buchanan ; Source: Reader's Digest ; Date: 30987 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Ashby Harper's account of his Channel swim, overcoming several personal challenges. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Chad Hundeby, Channel Torpedo, Swims a Time for the Ages ; Author: Ken McAlpine ; Source: Outside ; Date: 34669 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Chad Hundeby's world record swim in 1994 (short article). ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Channel Crossing ; Source: Swimming World, p. 8 ; Date: 35339 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Scott Coleman becomes the first male diabetic to swim the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Channel Surfing ; Source: Ms. ; Date: Jan/Feb 96 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Super-imposed photo of Alison Streeter, citing her then-record of 32 crossings. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Channeling Courage ; Author: Sandra Todd ; Source: Swim ; Date: Nov/Dec 92 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: An American all-woman's relay team makes a successful swim. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Channeling her Energies ; Author: Sarah Pileggi ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: 29808 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Cindy Nicholas, the first woman to swim the English Channel two-ways. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Chilly Dipping ; Author: Michael J. Stott ; Source: Swim ; Date: Jan/Feb 1994 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Recounting stories of various American Polar Bear Clubs. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Deeply Unknown ; Author: Robert Ross ; Source: Swim ; Date: Jan/Feb 1996 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: The allure of ocean swimming, and letting one's imagination run wild. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Did you Know? ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 34881 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Junior Swimmer story of Gertrude Ederle's Channel Swim in 1926. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Don't ask me if it's cold, Don't ask me if I want to get out, Don't ask me if it hurts ; Author: Michael Parrish ; Source: Oceans ; Date: 30133 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Rigors and rewards of marathon swimming, recounted in historical incidents and with more modern swimmers. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
English Channel Swim is the Ultimate ; Author: Steven Munatones ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 32660 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Wrap up of the 1988 English Channel Swims. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
First Person ; Author: Ashby Harper ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: 30473 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Ashby Harper becomes the oldest person to swim the English Channel at age 65 in 1982. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
First Person ; Author: Ashby Harper ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: 1991 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Santa Barbara Channel ; Synopsis: Ashby Harper's personal account of becoming the first person to swim the Santa Barbara Channel on August 18, 1984. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
From a Bombay Tenement to swimming the English Channel, Rupali finds fame ; Author: L Rattanani ; Source: India Today ; Date: 34607 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: A 12-year old Indian girl conquers the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Go for the Gold, Doc' ; Author: Ray Kennedy ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: Sum/Fall 1978 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Doc Councilman's Channel at age 58. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Hundeby's Heroic Channel Record ; Author: Craig Lord ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 34669 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Chad Hundeby's world record swim in 1994 (short article). ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Long Distance Swimmers: Heroic or Insane? ; Author: Michael J. Scott ; Source: Swim ; Date: July/Aug 93 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: What makes a great open water swim, plus 11 of the greatest swims, to date. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Major Marathon Memories ; Author: Steven Munatones ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 32325 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Wrap up of the major marathon swims in 1987. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Man and Superdog ; Author: Paul Kvinta ; Source: Outside ; Date: 34516 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Ted Erikson proposed that his dog swim the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
No Checks. It's Cash Only ; Author: P.H. Mullen, Jr. ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: 35275 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: The costs involved in a successful swims. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Open Water Swimming:Tips for New Swimmers ; Author: Dan Gray ; Source: Swim ; Date: July/Aug 98 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: What to think about when you start participating and racing in open water swimming. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Self-Transcendence and 40 pounds of excess body fat ; Author: Marshall Sella ; Source: Outside ; Date: 34943 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Channel swimsand attempts in the mid-1990's, fairly sensationalistic article. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Sink or Swim ; Author: Donna Moffley ; Source: Greenwich ; Date: 34608 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Brief account of Marcia Cleveland's 1994 swim. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Skinny Guys are the First to Freeze ; Author: Todd Balf ; Source: Yankee ; Date: 35977 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: The author's account of swimming in New England waters, with some minor scientific info on Lynne Cox. ; Contributed by: Randy Nutt.
So You Want to be an Open Water Swimmer ; Author: Gerry Rodrigues ; Source: Swim ; Date: July/Aug 93 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: The How To's of Open Water Swimming ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Success in Failure ; Author: Susan Ludwig ; Source: Swim ; Date: Jan/Feb 1998 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Bimini to Florida ; Synopsis: Gail Rice attempts to become the first person to swim from Bimini to Florida in 1997. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Survival of the Fittest ; Author: Sid Cassidy ; Source: Swimming World ; Date: 34547 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: USS Champs ; Synopsis: The 1994 USS 25 Km Champs: very difficult conditions prevailed. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Aquatic Ambassador ; Author: Caroline Alexander ; Source: Sports Illustrated; Science World ; Date: Sum/Fall 94; March 24, 1995 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Lynne Cox ; Synopsis: Lynne Cox unites 3 troubled nations, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, by swimming between them. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Big Chill ; Author: Michele Kort ; Source: Women't Sports & Fitness ; Date: 34060 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Lynne Cox ; Synopsis: General background, with tips for novices. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Clan of the Polar Bear ; Author: John Brant ; Source: Outside ; Date: 32295 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Many general incidents described all with the emphasis that the "fattest" survive. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Light at the end of the Chunnel ; Author: Cathy Newman ; Source: National Geographic ; Date: 34455 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Building the Channel Tunnel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Memphremagog Beast ; Author: John Brant ; Source: Outside ; Date: 34455 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Coverage of the 15th annual Traversee internationale du lac Memphremagog in 1993, won by Chad Hundeby. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Young Woman and the Sea ; Author: Kelli Anderson ; Source: Sports Illustrated ; Date: 36493 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Gertrude Ederle/English Channel ; Synopsis: This 1924 Olympic gold medalist becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel, in record time. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
To Beat the Channel ; Author: Joseph A. Harriss ; Source: Reader's Digest ; Date: 35309 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: General background, with focus on Alison Streeter, "Queen of the Channel." ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Water & Will ; Author: Terry Underwood ; Source: Ultrasport ; Date: July/Aug 84 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: General History and development of Open water swimming, with an emphasis on first half of 20th century. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Water Babies: Why I Love to Swim ; Author: Oliver Sacks ; Source: New Yorker ; Date: 35576 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: This renown author recounts his life-long love of swimming. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
When your arms get tired, you can't take the Chunnel ; Author: Joseph A. Harriss ; Source: Smithsonian ; Date: 35156 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Well-researched general interest with lots of historical background as well as contemporary information. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Tips for Teammates: How to Prepare for Swimming the English Channel ; Author: Sharon Beckman ; Source: New England Masters News ; Date: 1983 ; Material: Newsletter ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Sharon Beckman's personal account of her Channel swim. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Ashby Harper's Obituary ; Source: New York Times ; Date: 33799 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Ashby's obituary, citing many of his swimming accomplishments. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Belgian Press ; Source: Belgium Press ; Date: 1954 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Photo and paragraph of Edward (Ted) May, father of 9, just before his attempt to swim the English Channel in 1954 without an escort boat. He perished in the attempt and his body washed up on a beach in the Netherlands 3 weeks later. ; Contributed by: Pierre van Vooren.
Calais, Here I Come: Channel Swim Endures ; Author: William E. Schmidt ; Source: New York Times ; Date: 34186 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Short, general (melodramatic) for hopefuls. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
De dood van een Danaalzwemmer ; Source: Belgium Press ; Date: 30900 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Photo and short write-up in Belgian of Kumar Anandan from Sri Lanka who later died attempting to swim the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Pierre van Vooren.
Florence Chadwick's Obituary ; Source: New York Times ; Date: 34777 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Florence Chadwick set the women's record in 1950. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Parting the Waters ; Author: Susan Howlett ; Source: Los Angeles Times ; Date: 34624 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: Lynne Cox ; Synopsis: Lynne Cox's Peace Swim between Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Trainer who refused to tell her exhausted swimmer to give up ; Author: David Cross ; Source: London Times ; Date: 32387 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Account of the death of a Channel Swimmer by hypothermia. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Transcendent Power of the Solo Athlete ; Author: Martin J. Smith ; Source: Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer ; Date: 32320 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: Lynne Cox ; Synopsis: General background, with psychological insights. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Tunnel to change Europe, but maybe not Britain ; Author: John Darnton ; Source: New York Times ; Date: 34382 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: The impact of the Channel Tunnel on both sides of it's shores. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
You Need Company if You're Swimming the Channel ; Author: Barry Newman ; Source: Wall Street Journal ; Date: 30942 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Margaret Broenniman's swim account, with Mike Oram escorting her. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
My Quest ; Author: Scott Coleman ; Source: Personal Notes ; Date: 35339 ; Material: Notes ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Notes from the article written by Scott for the American Diabetes Association. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
A Cold, Cold Swim ; Source: Swim, p. 9 ; Date: Sept/Oct 1997 ; Material: Paragraph ; Topic: Bering Strait ; Synopsis: Mimi Hughes becomes the 2nd person to swim the Bering Strait, after Lynne Cox did it in 1987. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Did Not. Did Too. Did Not¸ ; Author: Paul Kvinta ; Source: Outside ; Date: 35309 ; Material: Paragraph ; Topic: Cuba to Florida ; Synopsis: Susie Maroney's first attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Herculean Achievement ; Source: Swim, p. 9 ; Date: Nov/Dec 99 ; Material: Paragraph ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Scott Coleman becomes the first male diabetic to swim the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
She's no slug ; Source: Outside ; Date: 34731 ; Material: Paragraph ; Topic: Catalina Channel ; Synopsis: Karen Burton sets all-time record crossing Catalina Channel. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Author: Kevin Kerr ; Source: Brandweek ; Date: 34743 ; Material: Paragraph ; Topic: Atlantic Ocean ; Synopsis: Frenchman Guy Delage "swims" the Atlantic. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Open Water Swimming: Sighting ; Source: Outside ; Date: 36708 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Tips for Sighting in Open Water Swimming ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Timing May Delay Suit Made for Speed ; Author: Christopher Clarey ; Source: New York Times ; Date: 36641 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: Debate about new "bodysuits" ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Swimmer Gertrude Ederle Determination Helped Her Make a Record-Breaking English Channel Swim ; Author: Susan Vaughn ; Source: Investor's Business Daily ; Date: 36670 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Description of Ederle's Actual Crossing ; Contributed by: Gail Fla nagan.
Chill Pill: Ice to Sauna ; Author: Matti Huuhtanen ; Source: Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel ; Date: 36583 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: Ice Pool World Championships ; Contributed by: Randy Nutt.
A Mighty Big Splash ; Author: Denise Grady ; Source: New York Times ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Review of David Adler's book on Gertrude Ederle American Champion Swimmer ; Contributed by: Carl House.
The Complete Book of Swimming ; Author: Dr. Phillip Whitten ; Source: Random House, NYC ; Date: 1994 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: The BIBLE on the sport of swimming ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Total Immersion ; Author: Terry Laughlin ; Source: Fireside/Simon & Schuster ; Date: 1996 ; Material: Book ; Topic: Swimming ; Synopsis: Excellent Source for Training and Technique from a true authority ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
The Crossing ; Author: Kathy Watson ; Source: Headline Book Publishing, London ; Date: 2000 ; Material: Book ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: A well-researched work on Captain Matthew Webb's life before, during, and after his historical first Channel swim. ; Contributed by: Alison Streeter.
OWS: Sighting ; Source: Outside ; Date: 36708 ; Material: Magazine ; Topic: Open Water Swimming ; Synopsis: Very technical how-to, written so that even triathletes can understand. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.
Just One Stroke at a Time ; Author: Scott Sunde ; Source: Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer ; Date: 36790 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: It took a special amount and ability for Scott Lautman to beat cancer, then swim the English Channel. ; Contributed by: Sally Dillon.
Resurfacing ; Author: Terry Rodgers ; Source: San Diego Union-Tribune ; Date: 8/15/99 & 8/16/99 ; Material: Newspaper ; Topic: English Channel ; Synopsis: Carol Sing has become the oldest woman to swim Catalina Channel and the English Channel, in her late 50s. She has a new reflection on herself in the ocean. ; Contributed by: Marcia Cleveland.