Terry Laughlin (1951–2017,) fully Terrence James Laughlin, was an American swimming coach, author, and innovator best known for developing the Total Immersion technique, which revolutionized efficiency-focused swim training. His methods emphasized balance, streamlining, and energy conservation, making swimming accessible to beginners and competitive athletes.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Laughlin struggled with swimming in his youth but later developed a passion for the sport. After competing at St. John’s University, he transitioned to coaching, producing 24 national champions. In 1989, he founded Total Immersion, a swim program tailored for adult-onset swimmers, particularly triathletes.
His notable publications include Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier (1996,) a bestseller; Triathlon Swimming Made Easy (2001;) Swimming Made Easy (2001;) Extraordinary Swimming for Every Body (2006;) and Swim Ultra-Efficient Freestyle! (2015.) His books and instructional videos helped millions improve their technique.
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Fitness is something that happens to you while you practice good technique.
—Terry Laughlin
Topics: Good, Act, Practice
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