Bruce Stratton Re-Elected as USA Swimming President
Swim News: Bruce Stratton (left) with Chuck Wielgus (right). Stratton ran unopposed for USA Swimming President this past weekend at the US Aquatics Sports Convention in Greensboro, NC.
USOC Names Michael Phelps, Jessica Long Among 2011-2012 Athletes of the Year
Swim News: Michael Phelps, 2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympian, World Champion, greatest Olympian of all-time won one of two USOC awards given to swimmers. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Document: “Summons and Complaint” Against Mark Schubert/GWSC
Swim News: SwimSwam has obtained a copy of the Summons and Complaint filed by representation of Dia Rianda in California against the Golden West Swim Club, Mark Schubert, et al.
“Schubert, Former Olympic Team Coach, Sued for Protecting Swim Coach from Sex Abuse Charges”
Swim News: press release from Dia Rianda’s attorney, Ed Vasquez.
Accusations in Mark Schubert/GWSC Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Go Well Beyond The Pool
Swim News: Mark Schubert and the Golden West Swim Club have been named as defendants in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
2012 USA Swimming State of the Sport from Chuck Wielgus
Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director, delivers the 2012 State of the Sport Address.
Missy Franklin Named USA Swimming Swimmer of the Year
Missy Franklin continues to beef up her impressive resume for the 2011-2012 season with a big award at the US Aquatics Sports Convention (Photo Courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin Remains Steadfast in her Decision to Forego Millions
Swim News: Franklin confirms she will not turn pro to USA Today. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Sprint News 9/13/12: Sean Kelly Back on Deck for Brits; Coutts Engaged; Miami Group Grows For a Few Days
Australian Matt Targett is one of two swimmers who will prepare for the Fast Lane competition in Miami. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Releases Safe Sport Status Report
Swim News: USA Swimming today released its bi-annual Safe Sport Status Report, providing a summary of the additions, statuses and improvements to the organization’s comprehensive athlete protection programming.
US Grand Prix Series to Feature “A” and “B” Cuts
New information is out today on the slightly-modified Grand Prix series for the first part of the quaddrenial, that in part…
SwimMAC’s Brandon Drawz Wins Vote for OIOC Chair
In other news coming out of the convention, Carol Zeleski will retire next summer as the Chair of the FINA Technical Committee.
USAS Convention: First Two Years of Quad Plan Released
Mesa’s Skyline Aquatic Center is one of the “new faces” on the national meet list in 2013-2014.
USAS Convention: Frank Busch Considering Capping Numbers, Not Times, For Trials
Frank Busch rattled the House of Delegates meeting on Wednesday morning when discussing the 2016 Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
