SafeSport Lifts Lifetime Ban On Taekwondo Coach Lopez
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has lifted a lifetime ban on taekwondo coach Jean Lopez and replaced it with temporary restrictions, reports indicate. A lawyer for women who say Lopez sexually assaulted them indicated that the ban was lifted because the alleged victims wouldn’t testify in person, though SafeSport has denied that claim.
Sippy Woodhead’s 13-14 National Age Group Records Turn 40
Sippy Woodhead’s National Age Group Records in the 13-14 girls’ 200 and 400 meter freestyles celebrate their 40th anniversary this week.
USA Women Defeat Australia 9-2 In Berkeley To Open Three Game Series
In front of a sold out crowd at the Spieker Aquatics Complex, the USA Women’s National Team opened their three game exhibition series against Australia with a 9-2 victory.
No Danger Expected from Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake Near Fiji
As swimmers prepare for the start of the 2018 Jr. Pan Pac Championships, a massive 8.2 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near Fiji.
Fiji Airlines Gives USA Swimming Jr. Team a Rousing Sendoff
Fiji Airways, the flag-carrier airline of Fiji, hit the USA Swimming Jr. Pan Pacs team with a rousing sendoff late…
Analyzing Nationals to Pac Pacs Improvement
How well did the US team perform at Pan Pacs? I thought it would be interesting to look at performance differences from Nationals to Pan Pacs.
Former Marlins of Raleigh Coach Arrested For Sex Offenses
Former Marlins of Raleigh coach Nick Walkotten has been arrested and accused of having inappropriate contact with a child under the age of 15.
Petra Martin Alleges Rutgers Termination Based On Gender Bias
Former Rutgers University swimming & diving coach Petra Martin says her termination from her job had to do with implicit gender bias.
New Rules to Be Tested at USA Women Open Series with Australia
The USA Women’s National Team and Australia begin a three-game series at the University of California, Berkeley this Sunday at 4 p.m. PT.
2016 U.S. Olympian Jacob Pebley Joining Team Elite – San Diego
Pebley has qualified for the 2019 World Championship team in the 200 back, and will spend at least his next year of preparations training in San Diego.
Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame to Induct 5 in Class of 2018
Courtesy: Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame ATLANTA – The Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame will induct the 2018 class of…
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Projected 2018-2019 U.S. National Team
With two of three qualifying meets complete, the framework of the 2018-2019 U.S. National Team is well in place. There…
USA Swimming Names 24 Swimmers to 2018 Open Water Select Camp
In addition to the coaching staff, 3 current and former USA Swimming Open Water National Team members, including the defending World Champion in the 5k Ashley Twichell (above), will attend.
