Molly Nance Becomes First Woman to Swim 21-Mile St. Lucia Channel
Nance, fourth from left, swam the channel in just under 14 hours in mid-May.
2020 Olympic Schedule Could Add Day, US Trials Will Again Match
USA Swimming COO Mike Unger confirmed that 2020 US Olympic Trials will match the Tokyo Olympic schedule, which might mean adding a day.
USA Swimming, Competitor Swim Partner for Community Outreach Effort
USA Swimming and Competitor Swim, the world’s leader in racing lane technology, today announced an extension to its partnership – the donation of major USA Swimming Championship lane lines to a deserving local swim club post-event. Velocity Swimming has been chosen as the first recipient.
NPR Says Accusations Against Another Olympic Swim Coach Coming
While reporting on Ariana Kukors’ civil lawsuit, NPR reporter Alexandra Starr said that another Olympic swimmer would be making accusations against another Olympic coach in the coming weeks.
Coaching Background Checks a Focus of Congressional Hearings
One of the topics brought up at today’s congressional hearings where CEOs of several National Governing Bodies (NGBs) were interviewed…
Hinchey Testifies For Congress, Apologizes For Sex Abuse In Swimming
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey testified for a Congressional subcommittee today, apologizing on behalf of USA Swimming for sexual abuse suffered by swimmers.
USOC Gives $1.3 Million Grant To Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Victims
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has announced a $1.3 million grant to the Athlete Assistance Fund, aimed at providing financial assistance to gymnasts who were victims of sexual abuse within the sport.
Like Ervin, Sam Rivera Embraces Tourette’s to Excel in the Water
Brighton High School freshman Sam Rivera, like Anthony Ervin, has learned to use his Tourette’s diagnoses to his advantage.
Nicolas Albiero Describes Having Had Both Parents as Coaches (Video)
After having a monster year as a freshman for the Louisville Cardinals, Nicolas Albiero raked in a pile of new best times this weekend in Indianapolis, including the 200 back and 200 fly
USOC Hires Former FBI Employee As Senior Director of Athlete Safety
Facing criticism and lawsuits over its role in the growing sex abuse scandal within organized sport, the U.S. Olympic Committee has named former FBI human resources executive Wendy Guthrie as its senior director of athlete safety.
Carson Foster: What’s His Best Event? (Video)
16-year-old Carson Foster of the Mason Manta Rays passed veteran Matt Grevers on the fourth 50 to grab 3rd in the 200 back. Foster’s 2:00.60 was his fastest ever in-season swim
Zane Grothe Talks Distance Freestyle for 5 Minutes (Video)
Zane Grothe of Mission Viejo completed the 400/800/1500 sweep, taking the men’s 800 in a new best time of 7:50.94
Ariana Kukors Files Civil Suit Vs Hutchison, USA Swimming, Schubert
Olympian Ariana Kukors has filed a civil suit against former coach Sean Hutchison, USA Swimming and former national team director Mark Schubert, alleging sexual abuse of a minor and negligence.
Michael Andrew Breaks Down 21.7 50 Free Best Time (Video)
19-year-old Michael Andrew dropped a personal best time in the 50 free final at the Atlanta Classic on Saturday, getting down to 21.73 to beat his previous best of 21.75 by .02
Kalisz Nabs Two-Point PSS Lead From Grothe, Ledecky Charges in Indy
Chase Kalisz broke the tie atop the men’s Pro Swim Series point standings, jumping out to a two-point lead over Zane Grothe. Meanwhile Taylor Ruck leads on the women’s side, but Katie Ledecky is making a charge.
