FINA: 1,427 Out-Of-Competition Anti-Doping Tests Conducted In 2016
FINA has released some data on its out of competition anti-doping testing program this week, showing that almost 1500 unannounced tests have been carried out so far in 2016 – more than were conducted in all of 2015.
Towson Says It Received No Complaints of Sexual Misconduct By Banned Coach
Towson University says it did not receive any student complaints about sexual misconduct by former head coach Pat Mead that might be the subject of a USA Swimming ban handed to the coach last week.
9 World Records Open 2016 IDM Para Meet in Berlin
A two-session opening day at the 2016 German International Championships (in German, the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschafter, or IDM) saw no less than 9 world records fall along with multiple national marks.
Brock Turner’s Jail Sentence Could Only Be 3 Months, Per County Website
With his 6-month jail sentence already drawing criticism online, Brock Turner may only serve half that amount, per reports from The Washington Post and others.
Today Show Reports On Alleged Drug, Alcohol Use in Brock Turner Case
NBC’s Today Show this morning reported on court documents they say suggest a history of drug and alcohol use for former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexual assault last week.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Plummer Quietly Dominating US 100 Back
Pop quiz: who is officially the fastest American 100 backstroker since the end of the 2012 Olympics?
VIDEO: Retrospective Documentary On 2008 Phelps-Cavic Showdown
Omega Timing has published a short mini-documentary on its YouTube channel looking back at the thrilling 100 fly race in 2008 between Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic.
Football Player Imprisoned On False Rape Charges Cites ‘Privilege’ In Brock Turner Case
Brian Banks, a former standout high school football player who spent five years in prison on rape charges that turned out to be false, criticized the 6-month sentence given to former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, citing “a case of privilege.”
Former Nevada High School Coach Arrested, Accused of Sex With Student
A 23-year-old teacher and swim coach at a Nevada high school has been arrested and accused of having sex with a student.
Probation Sentence, Battery Charge Reached In Great Bend Bus Incident
A battery case revolving around an incident on a swim team bus has produced two battery convictions and one sentence of probation so far.
5 Storylines To Watch, All The Links You Need For 2016 Mare Nostrum – Canet
A number of Japanese stars, including world champ Kanako Watanabe, are joining the Mare Nostrum Tour in its second stop – Canet en Roussillon, France.
Malvern Prep Alum Sues School For Failing To Prevent Sexual Harassment
A former swimmer at Malvern Preparatory School in Pennsylvania is suing the school for negligence, alleging that the school failed to stop his swimming coach from sexually harassing him for over a year.
Madrid Becomes 5th WADA Lab Suspended Since Late 2015
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) continues its crackdown on anti-doping laboratories, with the Madrid, Spain lab becoming the 5th lab to have its accreditation suspended in less than a year.
Statements From Brock Turner’s Father, Victim Spark Outrage Over Sentence
Court statements from Brock Turner’s father and the woman he was convicted of sexually assaulting have stirred up criticism over the length of Turner’s jail sentence and the status of sexual assault within public conversation.
Le Clos, Hosszu Lead Early Mare Nostrum Money Lists After Monaco
With one of three stops down on the 2016 Mare Nostrum Tour, Katinka Hosszu and Chad le Clos lead the money lists.
