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Margaret Swan Forbes

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Margaret Swan Forbes (1919–2010) was an American swimmer.[1][2]

Early life and career

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Forbes was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1919.[3] She attended Trinity University, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education.[4]

During her career, she taught swimming at the San Antonio College; her students include Olympians such as Josh Davis.[3] She also served as a secretary and chairwoman of the Synchronized Swimming International, Olympic Committee.[3][5]

In 1973, she was named as the Sportswoman of the Year for the San Antonio Express-News.[4]

In 1984, she published Coaching Synchronized Swimming Effectively; it was the first official teaching manual for synchronized swimming.[6]

In 2001, she became an emeritus professor.[4]

Forbes died in 2010.[3]

Books

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  • Coaching Synchronized Swimming Effectively (1984)

References

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  1. ^ Ayala, Elaine (2011-01-07). "Olympic sport's pioneer is dead". mySA. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. ^ Allen, Paula (2022-02-19). "To 'surprise and delight' of many, downtown YWCA offered coed swim classes in the '50s". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  3. ^ a b c d "Margaret Swan Forbes". Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  4. ^ a b c "Margaret Swan Forbes - Texas Woman's University". twu.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  5. ^ "Journalist, Olympic Official Forbes Dies". Midland Daily News. 2003-01-20. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  6. ^ Ayala, Elaine (2011-01-06). "Olympic sport's pioneer is dead - San Antonio Express-News". Mysa. Mysanantonio.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.