James E. "Doc" Counsilman was a renowned coach, scientist, and innovator for the science of swimming. He was also a friend, husband, father, grandfather, confidant, and more. His legend will live on in the hearts and minds of all that he came in contact with. This fact is reflected in the many obituaries produced from all over the world. Click on the links below to connect and learn more about the swimming giant.

Flash! A Giant Has Fallen: Doc Counsilman Dies (Same story available at Swim BC News)

Indystar.com - Former IU and Olympic swim coach dies at 83

Indystar.com - Doc, Ray, gains and losses (1/7/04)

Indystar.com - IU swimmers remember Counsilman (1/6/04)

Indystar.com - "Doc" prescribed Olympian ideals (1/6/04)

Startribune.com - Legendary swimming coach Doc Counsilman dies at 83

Times Mail - Former IU swim coach Counsilman dies in his sleep

Marion Chronicle Tribue - Marion native recalls late IU coach, Counsilman a 'tremendous father figure'

Slate Magazine - Requiem for a Swim Coach: Poolside with Doc Counsilman, 1920-2004

Ohio State University - Former Buckeye Swimmer Dies at Age 83

Indiana University Athletics - Men's Swimming & Diving News Update

ESPN - Counsilman's teams won six NCAA championships

ESPN - Counsilman oldest person to swim English Channel

New York Times - Doc Counsilman, 83, Coach and Innovator in Swimming

The State (S.C) - Former IU swimming coach Counsilman remembered as motivator, innovator

The Times (U.K.) - Sport mourns death of Spitz's mentor

China View - U.S. Olympic swimming coach Counsilman dies

WTHR Channel 13 - Indiana Swimming Legend Dies

WISH-TV, Channel 8 - Former IU Swim Coach Doc Counsilman Dies

 

 

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