Chuck Wielgus

USA Swimming President’s Message From Bruce Stratton

This is an unedited message from USA Swimming President Bruce Stratton.  Mr. Stratton has dedicated nearly 30 years of volunteer…

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USA Swimming to Announce Site of 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

“USA Swimming, in collaboration with the United States Olympic Committee, will announce the host city for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming via an exclusive, live webcast Saturday, April 27 at 4 p.m. MDT.”

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Lafontaine to Step Down as Swimming Canada CEO, New High Performance Director Hired

Pierre Lafontaine (middle), both the CEO and National Team Director of Swimming Canada, is stepping down to work on the college scene instead. (Photo Courtesy: openwaterpedia.com)

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Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age

Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)

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Bruce Stratton Re-Elected as USA Swimming President

Swim News: Bruce Stratton (left) with Chuck Wielgus (right). Stratton ran unopposed for USA Swimming President this past weekend at the US Aquatics Sports Convention in Greensboro, NC.

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Document: “Summons and Complaint” Against Mark Schubert/GWSC

Swim News: SwimSwam has obtained a copy of the Summons and Complaint filed by representation of Dia Rianda in California against the Golden West Swim Club, Mark Schubert, et al.

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2012 USA Swimming State of the Sport from Chuck Wielgus

Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director, delivers the 2012 State of the Sport Address.

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USA Swimming Releases Safe Sport Status Report

Swim News: USA Swimming today released its bi-annual Safe Sport Status Report, providing a summary of the additions, statuses and improvements to the organization’s comprehensive athlete protection programming.

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Attorney Denies USA Swimming’s Timeline on Rick Curl

Robert Allard, the attorney for Kelley Currin, is denying recent claims made by USA Swimming about the happenings when she…

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USA Swimming Settles 1st Case; Slapped with 6th Civil Suit

According to Aquatics International, USA Swimming has settled the first civil lawsuit filed against them since the sexual abuse by…

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Here We Go Again: USA Swimming Releases Revised Athlete Partnership Plan

The Athlete Parentership Agreement has caused a ton of controversy and animosity within the swimming community, and some have even…

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Email from Wielgus: New Athlete Partnership Plan Prepared, Ready to Be Approved

The following is an email that was sent out today by Chuck Weilgus, the current CEO of USA-Swimming. Read as…

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New Accusations of Sexual Abuse Arise Against Another San Jose Swim Coach

Another former San Jose Swim Coach has been accused of molesting and sexually harassing a young swimmer. Earlier this year,…

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