The Universality Problem in Swimming
Universality programs give more countries access to the Olympic movement, but the Olympic movement needs to do more to recognize the value swimming provides.
World Aquatics Outlines New Olympic Swimming Qualification Systems Ahead of IOC Approval
World Aquatics previews the new Olympic qualifying procedure that will be confirmed later this week. It comes with significant changes.
From 1984 to 2028: An Olympic Legacy Over 40 Years in the Making
Over four decades have passed since the Games last came to Los Angeles, and LA28 is gearing up to continue the legacy left behind by LA84.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry Announces Four “Working Groups” To Help Shape Future Of Olympics
The 42-year-old Coventry, a former Olympic champion swimmer turned politician in Zimbabwe, took over as IOC president in June after Thomas Bach retired.
LA28 Organizers Propose Moving Diving Competitions to Rose Bowl Aquatic Center
The LA28 Olympics have proposed moving diving to the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center due to “athlete safety concerns” with the 1932 pool.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Swimming Victoria Leadership Change
Read up on swimming news from around the world in the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring updates on Swimming Victoria.
Canadian Kylie Masse Sheds More Light On Virus, U.S. Performance From World Championships
Masse said the whole virus situation was “crazier than COVID was,” while at the same time lauding her Canadian team for staying relatively healthy.
Comparing The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Venues To The Initial 2017 Bid
The official venues for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games have been unveiled and they are quite different then the proposed venues from 2017.
LA28 To Award Venue Naming Rights For First Time In Olympic History
LA28 revealed the Comcast Squash Center at Universal Studios and the Honda Center as the first two named venues of the Games.
President Trump Creates Task Force For 2028 LA Olympics
Trump, who named himself chair of the task force, believes the Olympics will be “a premier opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism.”
Adam Peaty Setting Sights On Four Medals At LA 2028 Olympics
“We want to beat America on home turf in that medley,” World Record holder Adam Peaty said to the BBC Radio 5 Live.
Swimming Portion of LA 2028 Olympics Will Remain at 9 Days; Will Award Final Games Medals
Los Angeles 2028 organizers celebrated three years out of the start of the Olympic Games this week by announcing the sport-by-sport schedule.
Long Beach To Host Swimming Competition For 2028 Paralympics
A temporary outdoor aquatics center will be built in a lot adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for Paralympic swimming.
Hear Aussie Olympian Kyle Chalmers Predict Inaugural 50s Stroke OLY Champions
Hear who Olympic multi-medalist Kyle Chalmers of Australia has tabbed as the inaugural winners of the stroke 50s added to LA 2028.
IOC Approves Record Athlete Quota For 2028 Olympics, First Time With More Women Than Men
The IOC outlined the record 36-sport Olympic program and announced that the 2028 Games will feature 11,198 athletes, the most in history.
