"Rest easy"- Michael Phelps' former coach Bob Bowman pays heartfelt tribute as he mourns over the loss of Team USA's massage therapist Brian Campbell

Michael Phelps' former coach Bob Bowman shared a heartfelt tribute, mourning the loss of Team USA's massage therapist, Brian Campbell. The latter worked as a chiropractor and massage therapist for the USA's swimming team.

Bob Bowman served as the assistant and head coach for Team USA in four Olympic iterations and is currently the head men's swimming coach and director of swimming and diving at the University of Texas. Bowman penned a heartwarming note on the loss of his friend and Team USA's massage therapist, Brian Campbell. Campbell served the team for several years and in various tournaments, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships.

On January 13, Bowman took to his Instagram handle, sharing an old picture of a fun moment with Campbell diving in the water. Reflecting on his bond with him, Bowman wrote:

"Rest easy Brian. We shared some amazing moments together in Beijing, Federal Way, Indianapolis and everywhere in between. We will all miss your smile and positivity. Love you my friend. 💔 "

Having played a significant role in shaping the swimming legend Michael Phelps' career, Bob Bowman is currently coaching Team France's Leon Marchand.

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Michael Phelps opened up about how Bob Bowman played a major role in his career

Michael Phelps has had a brilliant swimming career with nearly 39 world records and eight gold medal wins in a single edition of the Olympic games. His Olympic medal tally comprises 23 gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medals. One of the major hands behind this successful career is the swimmer's former coach, Bob Bowman.

In an interview with Forbes in July last year, Michael Phelps opened up about Bowman's coaching after Leon Marchand surpassed his 400mIM record. Highlighting his former coach's love for detailing, he said:

"I can't say it enough - he's in great hands with Bob. I mean, Bob is a psycho when it comes to details. (laughs) I mean psycho in the best, most endearing, heartfelt, loving way," Michael Phelps said (via Forbes).

Revealing Bob's style of coaching that helped him rise above everybody else, Phelps added:

"Every single day, our coach Bob is giving us certain challenges to prepare us for the moment those lights come on. The most pressured situations. That’s why Léon and I have been able to rise above the rest. Because Bob has literally put us through every possible situation. So, if there’s a race that comes down to a touch, you can pretty much guarantee it's going to be one of us that's going to win that race. It's because of the repetitions that you do every single day."

Along with Michael Phelps and Leon Marchand, Bob Bowman has coached several other swimmers such as Peter Vanderkaay, Eric Vendt, Kaitlan Sandeno, and Chris DeJong.