IOC Reinstates Kuwait Olympic Committee Expressing Faith in New Leadership
Since October 27th, 2015, the Kuwait Olympic Committee has been banned by the International Olympic Committee. Today, July 5th, 2019, the ban was lifted.
2019 World University Games: Meet Backstroke Records Fall in Day 3 Prelims
Six events will be contested on the third morning of the 2019 World University Games, three each for the men and the women.
Alexander Popov Accused of Accepting Bribe to Vote Rio As 2016 Olympics Host
Ex-Governor of Rio de Janeiro Sergio Cabral testified that Russian sprinter Alexander Popov was paid to vote in favor of bring the 2016 Olympics to Rio.
Big Ten Champ Miles Smachlo Swims Lifetime Best in the 100 LCM Fly at Namesnik
Miles Smachlo, the defending Big Ten Champion in the 100 fly in yards, now ranks 8th this season in long course among Americans in the same event.
Kentucky Launches Class of 2024 with Verbal from Ohio Record-holder CJ Layne
54.4 breaststroker CJ Layne is the first high school junior to verbally commit to the University of Kentucky men’s swimming and diving team for 2020-21.
Scandal-Wracked Former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun Received $2.4 Million Severance
Despite resigning amid heavy criticism for his handling of major abuse scandals, former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun received severance pay of $2.4 million.
Albuquerque Academy’s Jake Hand Commits to University of Arizona
Albuquerque’s Jake Hand has committed to the University of Arizona. Hand stands to make strong contributions in the breaststroke and IM events.
2019 World Champs Preview: USA V. Aussies V. Canada in Women’s Medley Relay
The American, Canadian, and Aussie women will all be gunning for the 2019 medley relay title. With an all-star line-up, it can be anyone’s race.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Favor NCAA Reform But 42% Fear Effects To Swimming
86% of voters said college athletes should be able to profit from their names and images, but 42% expressed concern about the effects to non-revenue sports.
Age Group Record Round-Up From Day 3 Of European Junior C’ships
Check out who made some moves on their national youth record boards on day 3 of the 2019 European Junior Championships in Kazan.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Sjostrom Now Owns 4 of 7 Fastest 50s Ever
The 2019 Swedish Championships were about as good a tune-up for the World Championships as Sarah Sjostrom could have asked for.
2019 European Junior Championships Sees Russia Holding Steady In Medal Table
Day 3 marks a turning point for the nation of Russia, as they took over the medal table standings at the European Junior Championships.
Grigory Tarasevich Will Replace Kliment Kolesnikov in 200 Back at Worlds
Grigory Tarasevich, who won gold in the 100 back at the World University Games, has been added to Russia’s roster for the World Championships.
USA Adds More Gold, Broadening Medal Lead On Day 2 of World University Games
Ian Finnerty, Lisa Bratton, Asia Seidt, and Justin Ress all won more medals for Team USA on day two of the World University Games.
2019 World University Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the meet record yesterday, USA’s Ian Finnerty will seek to improve upon his time and grab a gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
