Banned Ohio Coach Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
John ‘Jay’ Smith has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of child endangering after originally being charged with sexual imposition, disorderly conduct and phone threats. He remains banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Former MN Club/High School Coach Removed From SafeSport Ban Database
Peter Buecher, a former club and high school coach in St. Louis Park, MN, has been removed from the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s banned database after receiving an interim ban last spring.
USA Swimming Announces 2019 World Juniors Selection Procedures
USA Swimming has announced the selection criteria for the 2019 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships which will take place in Budapest, Hungary from August 20-25, 2019.
Vicky Xu Downs Big 12 3-Meter Record in Kansas’ Win Over Iowa State
The Jayhawks won all but one event as Xu scared the NCAA 3-meter diving record.
16-Year Old Isabelle Stadden Swims 51.8/1:52.3 Backstroke at Schroeder A+ Meet
Stadden was one of two US National Teamers in attendance at the meet.
Russian Olympian Daria Ustinova Joins Team Elite in San Diego
20-year old Russian Olympian Daria K. Ustinova is training with Team Elite in San Diego and will race 2 meets in the…
Michael Andrew Announces Commitment to Race at FINA Champions Series
Michael Andrew is one of 3 lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit against FINA, but that won’t stop him from participating in the organization’s new high-dollar series in the spring.
Doctor: Swimmer Shot in Rome has Suffered Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Bortuzzo’s doctor says that 19-year old Italian swimmer Manuel Bortuzzo will not regain function of his legs with current medical knowledge.
1 Week Post-Surgery, Nathan Adrian Returns to Working Out
Less than two weeks after announcing his diagnosis and one after undergoing laparoscopic RPLND surgery to treat testicular cancer, Olympic champion Nathan Adrian has returned to working out.
WISCA Poll: Leaders Unchanged In Week 9 After Conference Championships
Conference Championships this week set the tone in the polls as the Wisconsin State Championships draw near. Division 1 Madison…
Spanish Newspaper Uncovers Abuse Allegations Within Swimming
Spanish newspaper ARA has published a report exposing allegations of abuse against two well-known swimming authorities.
Rick Moulton’s Interim Ban Made Permanent by Center for SafeSport
Rick Moulton, formerly listed under an interim ban by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, has been permanently banned from the sport.
Men’s NCAA Tickets Sold Out Before Public Sales Even Open
All-session tickets for the 2019 men’s NCAA Championships have sold out ahead of the official opening of ticket sales to the general public.
Mid-Year Addition Michael Houlie Already at Home with Tennessee
Despite officially joining the team just two days before his first collegiate meet, Houlie is settling into a rhythm.
Goelz Admits To Sex With Swimmer, Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
Former Carmel High School and Club coach John Goelz has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to having sex with a 17-year-old swimmer.
