USA Swimming Falls Short on Women, Minority Hiring, Per USOC
The U.S. Olympic Committee released “scorecards” this week tracking the inclusion of women and racial minorities, and the numbers suggest USA Swimming, like the USOC and most of its individual sport federations, is lagging behind established benchmarks.
In Light of Leaks, WADA Releases FAQs on Therapeutic Use Exemptions
In light of cyber-espionage group Fancy Bear’s cyber-attacks on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the resulting leaks in top American athletes’ medical…
Lochte’s Dancing with the Stars Protestors Charged with Misdemeanor
The two protestors who rushed the stage during Ryan Lochte’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ segment have been charged with two counts of misdemeanor.
Election Results Are In: USA Swimming Annual Convention
The results are finally in! Last week at the Annual Convention USA Swimming chose who would serve on the board of directors for the next two years.
Missy Franklin Excited For New Training Home, Praises Cal Women’s Team
U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin released a statement today praising her experience with the Cal women’s swimming program and saying she will return to Cal to finish her degree while training with men’s head coach Dave Durden.
Missy Franklin Will Train Under Dave Durden at Cal
Franklin is banking on the Cal men’s coach to help turn her career around
2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held Pounds Drum Before Panthers Game
Ryan Held (right) was honored in front of the 75,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday.
Bryce Harper Rocks Katie Ledecky in Washington Nationals Celebration
The best active baseball player on earth honored the best active swimmer on earth in his post-game celebration
Conor Dwyer Throws Ceremonial First Pitch At Cardinals V. Cubs Game
Olympic medalist and Illinois native Conor Dwyer threw out the first pitch at the Cardinals versus Cubs game on Friday…
Katie Ledecky Wins 4th-Straight USA Swimming Athlete of the Year Award
Katie Ledecky has added another award to her record-setting year.
College Swimming Previews: #6 USC Women A Freestyle Powerhouse
The Trojans have brought in more than enough talent to keep their relays intact, and could easily find themselves matching or improving on their 6th place finish from last season.
President Obama to Honor Team USA Olympians at the White House
The President and First Lady are set to welcome members of the 2016 USA Olympic and Paralympic teams on Thursday, September 29th on the White House South Lawn.
Santa Clara Approves $185 Million Swim Center Project
The Santa Clara City Council has approved a project that would build a $185 million swimming and recreation center that would also house the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
USA Swimming Creates 18&Under World 100 List For Top Juniors
While tightening rules and roster size for its National Junior Team, USA Swimming has also created a new honor for junior swimmers: The 18 & Under World 100 list.
USA Synchro Honored With USOC’s Advancing D&I Award
USA Synchro, the federation governing synchronized swimming, will be honored with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Advancing D&I Award, which honors sport growth among women and racial minorities.
