“RIP”: USA Swimming Community Left Devastated by Sad Demise of Important Team Member

RIP Dr. Brian Campbell! Dr. Campbell has been one of the backbones of Team USA swimming. Working as a massage therapist and a chiropractor, Dr. Campbell has played a pivotal role in conditioning the US Olympic athletes at the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic games. Touted as one of the renowned professionals in the field, the veteran therapist has been a regular contributor to UCLA swimming. With over 13 years of service to the UCLA swimmers, Dr. Campbell established himself as an unforgettable name in the industry.

Back in 2007, he was appointed as the head therapist in the World University Games that took place in Bangkok. He also traveled to the Japan International Grand Prix, providing much-needed assistance to the swimmers as they toiled hard in the chlorine-soaked waters. However, his rise to prominence dates way back to 2001. The experienced chiropractor was a staff member at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Australia and also at the Pan Pacific Championships in Japan back in 2002. Continuing with his good work, Dr. Campbell also accompanied Team USA at the 2003 FINA World Swimming Championships. Unfortunately, the swimmers will not be able to get the services and guidance of the veteran chiropractor from now on. As Dr. Brian Campbell has bid adieu to his earthly abode.

A January 13, 2025 update from the official Instagram page of ‘USA Swimming’ delivered the heart-wrenching news of his death. His death comes as a shock to the swimming community as Dr. Campbell was only 68 years old at the time of his demise. Further details about the saddening incident have not yet been made public. “We are saddened to hear about the recent loss of renowned Team USA massage therapist and chiropractor, Brian Campbell,” wrote USA Swimming on Instagram.

They further extended their gratitude for his services and condolences to his family by writing, “He served American swimmers for decades on the pool decks of numerous Olympic Games and World Championships. We send our gratitude to Brian for his years of service to our sport, and our thoughts to the friends, family, and athletes who knew him.” Dr. Brian Campbell received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.

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However, even before he received his degree, Dr. Campbell had an experience of 11 long years. Working as a master teacher at the Touch Therapy Institute, Dr. Campbell specialized in anatomy/physiology, ethics, sports massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and in-office massage. Naturally, his sudden demise has left the community in deep sorrow.

Swimming community extends its heartfelt condolences to Dr. Brian Campbell

As soon as the news of the veteran therapist’s demise came to the forefront, fans flocked to the comment section to pay their respects. One emotional fan hearing the news of Dr. Campbell’s sad demise commented, “Rip. ”. Known for his extensive contributions as a chiropractor and massage therapist for Team USA Swimming and UCLA, his sudden passing at 68 shocked the swimming community. Fans mourn his loss, acknowledging his pivotal role in supporting Olympic athletes at events like the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Games.