Kentucky Parts Ways With Coaches Matt Martinez, Karissa Kruszewski After SEC Championships
Both coaches were in the midst of their first season with the Wildcats, having been hired in May 2025.
Six Added To U.S. Center for SafeSport Database, Four Given USA Swimming Suspensions
Six USA Swimming members were either added or had their status updated in the U.S. Center for SafeSport Disciplinary Database over the last few months.
U.S. Olympian, Former Kentucky Head Coach Lars Jorgensen Banned for Life by USCFSS
Former University of Kentucky head swim coach and 1988 U.S. Olympian Lars Jorgensen has been banned from Olympic-sphere activities in the United States.
Lawsuit Continues, But Federal Judge Dismisses Claims In Kentucky Swimming Sexual Abuse Case
Two former Kentucky swimmers filed a lawsuit in 2024 claiming sexual harassment by former head coach Lars Jorgensen, who resigned in 2023.
Former Kentucky Head Coach Lars Jorgensen Given 3 Year Show-Cause Order by NCAA
Former University of Kentucky head coach Lars Jorgensen has received his punishment from the NCAA for violating practice limits. That case was…
Plaintiffs Drop Four Claims in Lawsuit Against Univ. of Kentucky over Former Coach’s Behavior
Two plaintiffs suing the University of Kentucky over the behavior of former head swimming & diving coach Lars Jorgensen have agreed…
Former University of Kentucky Head Coach Gary Conelly Dropped as Defendant in Jorgensen Suit
Gary Conelly, who was the head swim coach at the University of Kentucky for 22 years, has been dismissed as a defendant in the lawsuit over the…
Former Kentucky Swim Coach Lars Jorgensen Formally Seeks Dismissal of Allegations in Court
Former University of Kentucky head swim coach Lars Jorgensen has denied the allegations against him in formal court filings on Friday.
Kentucky Seeks to Dismiss Four Counts in Lawsuit Against Former Coach Lars Jorgensen
UK argued it should avoid culpability for “vicarious liability” related to Jorgensen’s actions because they did not fall within the scope of his employment.
Kentucky Hit With 2 Years of Probation for Level II Training Violations Under Lars Jorgensen
The NCAA said Jorgensen “did not participate in the agreement,” and that his portion of the case will be handled separately by the Committee on Infractions.
For the First Time Since 2004, The US Olympic Swim Team Will Have Two Sets of Siblings
Sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh are on top of the heap right now, but they’re far from the first siblings with swimming success.
Former Kentucky Coach Lars Jorgensen Reportedly Suspended Previously in 2019
Kentucky reportedly suspended Lars Jorgensen for six days without pay in December of 2019 for hiding sexual assault allegations against a staff member.
Lars Jorgensen Suspended By SafeSport Amid Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Jorgensen has re-entered the SafeSport database after he initially was added in November in the wake of his resignation from Kentucky.
Lars Jorgensen Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations, Says Relationships Were “Consensual”
Jorgensen’s accusers deny they ever had consensual romantic relationships with the coach.
Lawyer for Lars Jorgensen Blames Rape Allegations on ‘NCAA Woke Philosophy’
University officials also addressed the allegations against Jorgensen on Wednesday, saying they have notified law enforcement and will cooperate fully.
