Margaret Swan Forbes 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 and 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 2001, she became an emeritus professor.[4]

Forbes died in 2010.[3]

Books

  • Coaching Synchronized Swimming Effectively (1984)

References

  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. 1 2 3 4 "Margaret Swan Forbes". Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  4. 1 2 3 "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.
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