Margaret Swan Forbes Explained

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

Early life and career

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

• Coaching Synchronized Swimming Effectively (1984)

Notes and References

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