Kevin Ring

USA Swimming and ASCA Announce Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Coaching and Grow the Sport

The organizations come align in support of a shared commitment to strengthen the coaching profession and grow swimming from the grassroots level

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USA Swimming, Speedo Expand Longstanding Partnership Through 2028

Speedo will continue serving as a key partner of USA Swimming while increasing its support of the U.S. National Team and National Junior Team programs.

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Michael Andrew Discusses LA 2028 Plans, Return to Father as Coach, State of USA Swimming

Michael Andrew talked about LA28 plans, his decision to leave ASU and train again with his father, and the Enhanced Games on Night Swim with Dax & Elvis.

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Night 1 of the Pro Swim Series in Westmont, Illinois

Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky, Leon Marchand, Regan Smith, and Kate Douglass all racing in the same session – and there was a total blackout.

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USA Swimming Definisce Date E Sede Del Nuovo Meeting Di Selezione Per I Mondiali In Corta

USA Swimming introduce per la prima volta un meeting di selezione in vasca corta per i Mondiali SCM: appuntamento dal 28 al 31 ottobre a Westmont

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USA Swimming Confirms APA Funding Increase For 2026

As reported in December, swimmers who are part of the APA will see their annual support increase from $39,000 to $45,000, an increase of just over 15%.

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USA Swimming Sets Dates, Location for New Short Course Worlds Selection Meet

Gretchen Walsh was the star of the 2024 Short Course World Championships, winning 7 gold medals and $290,000 in prize money.

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Caeleb Dressel Confirms Plans To Race At Austin Pro Swim This Week

The 29-year-old will compete for the second time since making the move to join the Sporting Jax Aquatic Club under former Gator coach Steve Jungbluth.

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Dal 2028 Stop Agli Atleti Internazionali All’USOPC: Cosa Cambia Nel Nuoto Mondiale

La decisione dell’USOPC di chiudere il Training Center agli stranieri nell’anno olimpico 2028 rischia di ridisegnare preparazioni del nuoto internazionale

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“What Are Our Goals?” Michael Phelps Responds to USOPTC Policy

Michael Phelps posted a comment on his Instagram story about the new USOPTC policy disallowing international swimmers during 2028.

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International Swimmer USOPTC Policy Only for 2028 Olympic Year

The USOPC policy disallowing international athletes at the OPTC in 2028 will only be in effect for the 2028 Olympic year.

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Beginning in 2028 International Swimmers Will No Longer Be Allowed at the USOTC

Beginning in 2028, international athletes will no longer be allowed to swim at the United States Olympic Training Center.

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USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring Talks About The State of Swimming and Answers the Hard Questions

New USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring sat down with SwimSwam Editor-in-Chief Braden Keith for a candid interview about all things swimming.

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American Professional Athlete APA Support Increased From $39k to $45k

The USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Agreement (APA) will increase professional athlete support from $39k to $45k in January 2026.

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USA Swimming To Increase Professional Athlete APA Support By 15% Starting In January 2026

USA Swimming CEO, Kevin Ring, told SwimSwam that USA Swimming has committed to raising the APA for professional athletes by 15% in the new year.

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