Est. 1970
Hall of Fame
Marcia Cleveland – BIO
- Active masters swimmer, coach, and meet director 1986-present
- Current record holder for fastest cumulative time of the Triple Crown: English Channel, Catalina Channel, and Around Manhattan Island.
- International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree 2020
- Author of Dover Solo, considered a resource bible for English Channel aspirants.
- One of only 28 USMS-Certified Level 4 Coaches
- ILMSA Coach of the year 2022
- Adult Learn to Swim Instructor (ALTS)
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
- Illinois Masters Relay organizer for five annual USMS Virtual National Championships which have resulted in 27 national winners and 4 national team championships
- Founder and director of Safety Swimmers and Swim Clinic Programs for Big Shoulders and Swim Across America – Chicago
USMS Achievements
- Pool Records – 2 individual pool, 2 relay pool, and 2 long distance relay
- All American – 1 yr pool, 12 yrs long distance individual and 2 yrs long distance relay
- Top Ten – 72 individual and 24 relay
- All-Star Honors – 3 years long distance
USMS Volunteer
- 2001 USMS Dorthy Donnolly Service Award
- Long Distance Committee Member 2000-2010
- History and Achives Committee Member 2004-2011
- Open Water Committee 2010-2011
- Regular Swimmer magazine contributor
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