La Serie “Journey” de MP con Michael Phelps y Bob Bowman – Capítulo 1
Un vínculo único se desarrolla entre los nadadores y sus entrenadores. El entrenador Bob Bowman y Michael Phelps reflejan cómo crearon un equipo triunfador.
Dale Neuburger on FINA, Conflict of Interest, and Transparency, Part 2
Last week week readers got acquainted with Dale Neuburger, in his own words. Today we continue our discussion with Neuburger, posing questions on athlete representation, the Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS), and deciding who gets a seat at the table.
Dale Neuburger on FINA, Conflict of Interest, and Transparency, Part 1
SwimSwam spoke with Dale Neuburger about this summer’s FINA Elections, conflicts of interest, and the build to Tokyo 2020.
LEN Cries “Europe Deserves More” Representation in FINA
In a post on LEN’s website titled “Europe Deserves More,” the continental federation alleges unfairness by FINA and claims European countries are not given substantial representation in the organization.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Swimming Events Reduced, Athlete Numbers Steady
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced it will award 146 medals to competitors in Paralympic swimming at the Tokyo Games–six fewer than were awarded in Rio 2016.
LA2028 What’s Not in the Bid Book Ep. 3: LA Fashion & Lifestyle
In the third installment of the LA2028 web series “What’s Not in the Bid Book,” LA2028 Chairman Casey Wasserman reconnects with his old friend and California fashion leader James Perse.
Understanding the NCAA Video Review Rules
Though video review has been gradually solidifying itself as a means of aiding officials in aquatic sports for some time, the circumstances warranting video review in the NCAA concern only what happens on the starting blocks.
Germany And India Begin Informal Bidding to Host 2032 Olympic Games
Following the IOC’s decision to award both the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games simultaneously this year, informal bidding for the rights to host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has begun.
LISTEN: Audio of Al-Musallam Demanding Commission of FINA Sponsorship
Today, the rumored audio from the meeting in which Al-Musallam demanded the 10% commission surfaced. Listen to it here.
2017 USA Swimming Governance Assessment & Recommendations Overview
The USA Swimming Board of Directors is seeking to establish “a broader strategic focus and forward-looking mindset” by downsizing the Board and redirecting Board structure and mindset to meet USA Swimming’s goals.
FINA Rejects Kuwait Swimming Association’s Complaints, Discredits KSA
After nearly two weeks of waiting, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu has issued an official response to the frustrated and vocal Kuwait Swimming Association (KSA).
Howdy, FINA, Kuwait Swimming Here… What’s the Word on Al-Musallam?
Today, the Kuwait Swimming Association published a response to the Asian Swimming Association’s defensive sponsorship of Al-Musallam, and asked why FINA had not replied to a previous list of complaints.
IOC Votes to Award 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games Together
Today the IOC officially announced it will award both the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games simultaneously during the summit in Lima, Peru, on September 13th.
AASF Fires Back: Barelli Has “No Comprehension” of FINA Constitution
“Do we wish to elect an insecure person and one who has no comprehension of the FINA Constitution to lead us in FINA?” -Virendra Nanavati
Barelli to CANA: “who is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?”
“I see that in an awkward attempt to play catch up with the proposals I included in my Manifesto the letter sent few days ago by CANA leaders promises indiscriminately $ 15,000 to each Federation. I am truly pleased to see this sudden change of direction but then I wonder: who is it that is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?” -Paolo Barelli
