In Briefs 09/29/15: Rio Accommodation Concerns, UK Funding Cuts Loom
Get in the know on possible UK funding cuts, potential accommodation problems in Rio for 2016 and more in this edition of In Briefs.
Reece Whitley Up For SI Kids ‘SportsKid Of The Year’
Reece Whitley is one of five athletes nominated as Sports Illustrated Kids ‘SportsKid of the Year’.
Australia’s Atherton Tears Up Backstroke Age Group Records
Minna Atherton, backstroke from Queensland, Australia – remember that name.
Banned Brian King Still On Deck In Australia
In June we reported how controversial Australian swim coach Brian King received a three-year suspension from coaching children, as well as a…
Update On The UVA Alleged Hazing Lawsuit
In the ongoing civil lawsuit involving five former University of Virginia men’s swim team members being accused of hazing by…
USOC: “There Is Work To Be Done Between Now And Rio”
Michael Phelps was dropped from the Worlds roster, a fact which didn’t help the U.S. Worlds medal haul the USOC examined earlier this week.
Is Australia Becoming A Drug Cheat Haven?
Sun Yang had served a doping ban last year, but is still allowed to train at unofficial, non-excellence training centers in Australia.
Margo Geer Now One Of Nine Finalists for NCAA Woman Of The Year
After being selected as the Pac-12 Woman of the Year, Margo Geer is now one of nine finalists up for NCAA Woman of the Year.
Jillian Visscher Gives Verbal Commit To Louisville Cardinals
Jillian Visscher of Oregon has given her verbal commitment to swim for Coach Arthur Albiero and the University of Louisville…
Cielo’s Sprint Heir Has Officially Entered The World
Cesar Cielo’s son was born this week in Brazil….2036 Olympian perhaps?
2015 FINA World Cup Hong Kong: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Missy Franklin wound up with the bronze in a fierce 200m backstroke showdown with Seebohm and Hosszu.
Janet Evans Named LA 2024 Athletes’ Commission Vice Chair
Janet Evans will be playing a big role in ensuring athletes’ voices are heard within the bid plans for Los Angeles 2024.
Michael Jamieson Moves to New Training Home at Edinburgh
Michael Jamieson says good-bye to the University of Bath and sets his Rio sights on Edinburgh.
Scottish “Winning Students” Infused With Additional Funds
Current “Winning Student” scholarship recipient, Ross Murdoch, says the funding is invaluable as an athlete.
Australian Sports Commission Invests $2.5 Million In Paralympics
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) announced their investment of up to AUD 3.5 million (approximately $2.5 million) in the Australian…
