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Editor's Note: Anthony Ervin, a swimmer who claims Native American ancestry, qualified for a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic swim team. Ervin's father is Native American and African-American. OMAHA, [...]

The article features American swimmer Michael Phelps, who was discovered by coach Bob Bowman while he was a swim coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. In November 2003, Phelps changed the world of swimming after bagging an incentive deal with Speedo through the help of Carlisle which at that time was something only usual in football, baseball and basketball. Phelps finished fourth in the 400 IM event in the 2012 London Olympics.

The article presents the author's views regarding the swimming culture in the U.S. The author informs about an incident where swimmers including Allie Szekely and Gisselle Kohoyda tied in women's 200-meter breaststroke for 17th in 2:30.28, however as the swimmers are expected to be tough, they held a swim-off to determine the first alternate for semifinals in the women's 200 breaststroke, in which Allie won the match.

The article discusses the winning culture that drives the United States Swim Team. The author describes the drive and the successes of the US national swim team at the World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Topics mentioned include swimmer Jimmy Feigen, swim coach Jack Roach, and the morale of the swim team.

Presents readers' letters in response to the article `Does Your Child Need a Tutor?' in the March 30, 1998 issue of `Newsweek.' Identification with the problems discussed; Lack of necessity for tutors; Importance of homework; Objection to the list identifying top United States high schools.

The article offers information on the Golden Goggles Annual Gala award event that was held in New York State in the year 2012 and it also focuses on the performance of the U.S. swimmers. It states that the award event was organized by USA Swimming for recognizing the performances of swimmers during the 2012 Olympics Games in London, England. It further informs that Olympics Games winners shared their experience with attendees of the event.

Presents letters to the editor of "Newsweek" magazine. Reactions to an article on Teresa Heinz Kerry; Thoughts on the life and death of sports hero Pat Tillman; The ban on publishing pictures of military coffins; The problem with diagnostic labels for children.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Sex & the Single Boomer," in the February 20th, 2006 issue, "Poker Buddies for Life," in the February 20th, 2006 issue, "None of the Above. None.," in the February 20th, 2006 issue, and "Learning to Give," in the February 20th, 2006 issue.