Smith Center Pool Saved: George Washington’s Aquatic Sports Teams Returning Home Next Season
George Washington’s plans to convert the Smith Center pool into a new basketball facility fell through thanks to a divine act of structural integrity.
Who Is Eric Cottier, Independent Prosecutor Picked by WADA to Review Chinese Doping Scandal?
Eric Cottier’s 17-year career as attorney general for the Swiss canton of Vaud was not without controversy, especially during his final four years in office.
Regis Jesuit High School Dedicates Pool to Five-Time Olympic Champion Missy Franklin
Regis Jesuit dedicated its pool on Thursday in honor of Missy Franklin, who rose to international stardom during her time at the Colorado prep school.
USA Swimming Reveals Roster of 112 Swimmers Selected for Two Zone Select Camps This Summer
NAG record holders Shareef Elaydi and David Sammons were among the 112 swimmers selected for USA Swimming’s 2024 Zone Select Camps this summer.
Man Indicted on 12 Counts Related to Crash That Killed Ben Kredich, Son of Tennessee Coach
A man was indicted on 12 counts related to last August’s vehicular homicide of Ben Kredich, the son of Tennessee head coach Matt Kredich.
Blast From The Past: 1988 National Invitational Dual-Meet Championships
Texas A&M head coach Jason Calanog shared results from the bracket-style 1988 National Invitational Dual-Meet Championships on social media this week.
USADA, White House Official Call for Independent Investigation Into Chinese Doping Scandal
USADA urged governments to appoint an independent prosecutor on Tuesday, one day after WADA doubled down on trusting China’s kitchen contamination theory.
WADA Points to Contamination Case in U.S. as Precedent for Clearing Chinese Swimmers in 2021
“If we had to do it over again now, we would do exactly the same thing,” WADA president Witold Banka said at a press conference on Monday.
China Responds to Allegations of Widespread 2021 Doping: ‘Fake News’
“The Chinese swimmers involved were neither at fault nor guilty of negligence, and their behavior did not constitute a doping violation,” an official said.
Trailblazing British Olympian Alice Dearing Announces Retirement From Competitive Swimming
In Tokyo, Alice Dearing became the third Black swimmer to represent Britain at the Olympics after Kevin Burns in 1976 and Paul Marshall in 1980.
Felicity Passon Poised for Second Olympic Appearance With Seychelles in Paris
All signs point to a second consecutive Olympic appearance for 24-year-old Felicity Passon, who served as Seychelles’ flag bearer three years ago in Tokyo.
Puerto Rico Swimming Federation Banned from CCCAN Competition Until $57K Debt Repaid
Puerto Rico is banned from taking part in CCAN events until the debt is repaid in full, with the 2024 CCAN Championships less than two months away.
Olympic Swimmers React to Chinese Doping Scandal: ‘Ban Them All and Never Compete Again’
“Wow. Ban them all and never compete again,” British Olympic champion James Guy wrote on social media. “Give Slam (Duncan Scott) his gold medal now.”
Kyle Chalmers Blazed 47.63 100 Free After Ankle Surgery From (Another) Aussie Football Injury
The last time Chalmers suffered an Australian Rules Football ankle injury the year before the Olympics, he went on to win a gold medal in Rio back in 2016.
Bob Bowman Unpacks Decision to Coach France Instead of U.S. at Paris Olympics
“…the French have no stipulations about me coaching other nationalities and it’s a little different with the USA team,” Bob Bowman said last weekend.
