Paolo Barelli and FINA VPs To Clash in CAS Hearing Tomorrow
Tomorrow Italy’s Paolo Barelli, candidate for FINA President, will challenge current FINA leaderhip in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), alleging cases of conflict-of-interest and other seedy behavior by members of the FINA Bureau.
Los Angeles All But Concedes 2024 Olympics to Paris
In a statement Wednesday LA2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman all but conceded the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to bid rival Paris, claiming LA2024 was never “only about LA or 2024.”
LA2024 What’s Not in the Bid Book: Volume 2
LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman joins track and field Olympian Allyson Felix to explore LA’s booming sneaker, style, and fashion scene.
Exclusive: Paolo Barelli Explains His Vision for FINA and the Future
Paolo Barelli, candidate for FINA President, reached out to SwimSwam for an exclusive interview, explaining his vision for FINA and the future of aquatic sports.
Is FINA President Julio Maglione Too Old for Re-Election?
FINA President Julio Maglione is up for re-election this July at the age of 81-years-old. Maglione has already served two terms as President and is hoping to hold on for another four years. But should he be allowed to?
British Swimmer Michael Gunning Recounts Manchester Bombing
British swimmer Michael Gunning attended the Monday night concert at Manchester Arena and describes the moment of the explosion and his escape from the arena.
IOC Executive Board to Discuss Awarding 2024 and 2028 Games on June 9
The IOC is scheduled to hold a special Executive Board meeting on June 9th at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland,…
“NOlympics LA” Protests LA2024 and IOC; Garcetti Amenable to 2028
A group known as NOlympics LA has formed to combat LA2024’s efforts to bring the Olympics to Los Angeles, “not just for 2024 or 2028, but forever [sic].”
WATCH: LA2024 Legendary Venues StubHub Center with Cobi Jones
Hear what Team USA’s Cobi Jones has to say about the StubHub Center, LA’s “Cathedral of Soccer,” in the latest video in LA2024’s “Legendary Venues” series.
WATCH: New LA2024 Video Featuring Kobe Bryant
LA2024 teams up with NBA legend Kobe Bryant to showcase the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and potential future Olympic venue.
Riley Gaines Commits to University of Kentucky
Olympic Trials qualifier Riley Gaines has verbally committed to the University of Kentucky.
French Newspaper Accuses LA2024 of Buying Facebook Likes, LA Denies
LA2024 is popular on Facebook… too popular, according to French newspaper Le Figaro, which alleges that many of LA2024’s one million plus likes were bought.
Mayor of LA Claims Bid Has Full Support of Donald Trump for LA2024
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti claims President Donald Trump fully supports LA’s 2024 Olympic bid, despite the city’s sanctuary status.
WATCH: Regan Smith Go 59.74 in 100 LCM Backstroke at Indy Sectionals
Regan Smith had a strong showing at the Speedo Sectionals in Indianapolis last weekend where she broke the one-minute barrier in the 100 LCM backstroke for the first time.
IOC Praises LA and Paris 2024 Bids
Just like a rivalry can help transform two good swimmers into great swimmers as each pushes the other to do better and earn the right to stand on top of the podium, so too have LA and Paris pushed one another to draft some of the most thoughtful and creative Olympics bids in history.
