The American Swimming Team, Natalie Coughlin and You
Swim News: How would you rate Natalie Coughlin’s Olympic year? (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
[Updated With USA Swimming Response] Judge Orders $2.5 Million Claim in Favor of Plaintiff in Sexual Abuse Case
The following is a press release from Jonathan Little, posted unedited.
USA Swimming Not on the Hook for $2.5 Million Settlement
As a follow-up to the earlier story about a judgement in favor of plantiff Brooke Taflinger to the tune of $2.5 million against USA Swimming and Central Indiana Swimming, it is unlikely that the money will come from USA Swimming, at least directly.
PA Coach Jonathan Bell Arrested Again After Third, Fourth Victims Come Forward
Jonathan Bell, above, has been arrested on accusations of a third PA victim. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Americans Top Aussies in Brazilian “Fast Lane” Final
Josh Schneider overtook James Magnussen in the medley relay final to win $25,000 for the Americans. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Janet Hu Wins 50 Free, But Japan Dominates First Night of NCSA All-Star Meet
Janet Hu was the lone American victor on day 1 of the NCSA-Itoman All-Star meet in California. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Noah Rucker Indicted by Grand Jury in Fairfax County, Virginia
A Grand Jury in Virginia has decided that there is probable cause to proceed with prosecution of three felony charges against Noah Rucker.
USA Swimming Releases Chronology of Rick Curl Investigation
USA Swimming has released their version of the timeline on the investigation of Rick Curl, who less than an hour ago…
Rick Curl Banned for Life from USA Swimming
On the day when he was scheduled to have his hearing in front of USA Swimming, Former Curl Burke Swim…
USA Swimming Responds to Statements in Mark Schubert Lawsuit
USA Swimming has released a response to their involvement in the Mark Schubert lawsuit that they are not formally a party to.
Sprint News 9/18/12: No Word on Noah’s Grand Jury; Seminoles’ New Logo; MV Makes a Hire
The Florids State Swimming & Diving Programs will have a new identity this season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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.
