Erin Popovich

U.S. Para Swimming Shuts Down Colorado Springs Resident Training Program

U.S. Para Swimming informed athletes via email on Wednesday, Oct. 3 the resident program in Colorado Springs would be shut down, effective the same day.

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Four U.S. Paralympians Barred From Closing Ceremony After Online Posts Questioning Teammate

Jessica Long was one of four American Paralympians barred from the closing ceremony and facing additional discipline for online comments targeting a teammate.

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US Paralympic Administrators Admonish Team Over Social Media Behavior at Paralympic Games

Erin Popovich, the director of US Paralympic swimming, sent out an email threatening disciplinary actions for athletes who criticized their teammates online.

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Verso Parigi 2024: Cose Da Sapere E Statistiche Sul Nuoto Alle Paralimpiadi

Manca poco all’inizio delle Paralimpiadi 2024. Chi è il nuotatore più veloce di sempre? Chi il più medagliato? Tutto quello che c’è da sapere lo trovate qui.

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U.S. Paralympics Swimming Announces Eight Assistant Coaches for Paris

University of Northern Iowa assistant coach Ben Colin is also on his way to his first Paralympics as an assistant coach with his swimmer, Olivia Chambers.

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Former Yale Swimmer Ali Truwit Eyes Paralympic Debut One Year After Losing Leg in Shark Attack

Two days after graduating from Yale last May, Ali Truwit was attacked by a shark while swimming in the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

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No Arrest, No SafeSport Update: Robert Griswold’s Abuse Case Remains in Limbo 1 Year Later

SwimSwam obtained a heavily redacted 70-page CSPD police report via an open records request earlier this month that shed new light on last year’s scandal.

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Coan, Weggemann Headline U.S. Roster for Parapan American Games in November

Paralympic champions McKenzie Coan and Mallory Weggemann headline U.S. Para Swimming’s roster of 33 athletes heading to the 2023 U.S. Parapan American Games.

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USOPC Reinstates Para Swimming Leaders Placed on Leave Amid Robert Griswold Scandal

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has reinstated two U.S. Paralympic Swimming leaders who were placed on leave in November.

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U.S. Para Cycling Leaders Temporarily Assisting Para Swimming After Negligence Lawsuit

U.S. Paralympic Cycling leaders are assisting U.S. Para Swimming after a lawsuit filed Friday left the organization reeling from allegations of negligence. 

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After Lawsuit Alleging “Cover-Up,” USOPC Places 2 Staff Members on Administrative Leave

The USOPC said Friday that it placed two staff members on administrative leave and stopped the work of several contractors with U.S. Paralympics Swimming.

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Caeleb Dressel, Jessica Long, Brad Snyder Join Ledecky as 2022 ESPY Award Winners

In addition to Katie Ledecky’s two awards, swimmers Caeleb Dressel, Jessica Long, and Brad Snyder also took home honors at the 2022 ESPY Awards.

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Andrew, Kalisz & Lazor Highlight U.S. Roster For 2022 Duel In The Pool

Michael Andrew will be one of 27 swimmers representing the U.S. at the 2022 Duel In The Pool in Sydney, Australia.

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Dressel, Ledecky, Snyder, And Long Nominated For 2022 ESPY Awards

Ten-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky (pictured) has been nominated for both the Best Women’s Athlete and Best Women’s Olympian awards.

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Paralympians Evan Austin and Leanne Smith Nominated for ESPY Awards

Paralympic swimmers Evan Austin and Leanne Smith have been nominated for the 2021 ESPY Awards in the “Best Athlete with a Disability” category.

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