Margaret Swan Forbes​

Margaret Swan Forbes introduced synchronized swimming to San Antonio and is recognized throughout the world as one of the developers of the sport. As founder and coach of the San Antonio Cygnets Synchro Swim Team, she led them to several national and international championships from the mid-sixties to the mid-seventies.​

Forbes was Pan American Games team manager in 1971, coach of the U.S. Olympic Festival South Team in 1978, 1979, and 1987 and coach of the Women’s Army Corps Synchronized Swim Team in 1972 and 1973. She wrote the recognized textbook for teaching and coaching synchronized swimming as well as the rules for Aerobic Dance Competition. She has long been a national and international judge in the sport and has traveled extensively, conducting clinics, workshops and demonstrations throughout the world for the purpose of promoting interest and participation in Synchronized Swimming. ​

Other selected honors include Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame, 1972; San Antonio Express-News Sportswoman of the Year, 1973; San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in 1978; the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1990 and the South Zone Contributor’s Award in 1994.​