International Swimming League

ISL Founder Konstantin Grigorishin Put On Wanted List By Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs

Grigorishin has been formally accused of large-scale embezzlement and added to Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs wanted list.

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Jury Finds in Favor of ISL in Case Against World Aquatics, But Awards Only $1 in Damages

The International Swimming League won a largely-moral victory over World Aquatics in a U.S. federal court, though the jury award was largely symbolic.

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ISL vs. FINA Lawsuit Class Members Have Until December 30 to Object

2018 and 2019 ISL participants will receive payouts soon for their part in the class action lawsuit against the global aquatics governing body. Olympian Tom Shields was the lead plaintiff.

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Irish Swimmer Shane Ryan Says ISL Still Owes Him $50,000

Upon seeing an interview with ISL commissioner Ben Allen about the return of the team-based pro swimming league, Ryan took to social media to say he still hasn’t been paid.

International Swimming League Reveals Plans For Relaunch In 2026 After Four-Year Hiatus

The ISL’s “ideal scenario” is to restart in the fall of 2026 with a new business model focused on sponsorship and media partnerships.

College Swimming League (CSL) Announced as ISL Backs New NCAA-Focused Competition

The College Swimming League has officially been announced, bringing an ISL-style team format to NCAA programs with a planned debut in fall 2026.

RUMOR: Is the ISL Reviving Itself as a College-Based League?

The International Swimming League is reportedly working on plans to return to active status as an American collegiate event.

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International Swimming League ISL Posts for the First Time in 3 Years

Is the International Swimming League attempting a revival? Persistent rumors gave way to a social media post on Tuesday morning.

Malaysian Great, Former Purdue Standout Phee Jinq En Announces Retirement

Phee Jinq En announced she will retire in December following the Southeast Asian Games (SEA) in Bangkok,Thailand. It will be her sixth SEA Games.

ISL Founder Konstantin Grigorishin Hit With Sweeping Sanctions in Ukraine

Konstantin Grigorishin has been hit with sweeping personal sanctions by Ukraine among with a number of high profile individuals labeled “propagandists and traitors to Ukraine.”

International Swimming League Sues Its Former Law Firm Over Negligence, Unfair Practices

The ISL is back in the courtroom, this time suing their former law firm that represented them in a case against FINA/World Aquatics.

At Least One Former ISL Team Hasn’t Received Solidarity or Prize Money Payments from 2021

Finnish swimmer Ida Hulkko (above) swam for Team Iron in the last season of the ISL in 2021; she says that she still has not been paid any of the money owed.

Cody Miller Says He Finally Received His Remaining ISL Solidarity Payments – 3 Years Later

Two-time Olympic medalist Cody Miller says that he received his $7,500 solidarity payment from the 2021 season – three years later.

ISL, Shields & Hosszu To Go Ahead With World Aquatics Lawsuit After Court of Appeals Ruling

The long-running antitrust lawsuits were filed in 2018, with the ISL and the swimmers accusing World Aquatics of restricting their ability to compete.

Years Later, ISL Resumes Season 3 Solidarity Payments From 2021

The ISL has begun making Season 3 solidarity payments nearly two years after the organization blamed Russia’s war in Ukraine for continued delays.