7 Reasons Why You Should Know Who Vladimir Salnikov Is
Vladimir Salnikov was the greatest distance swimmer of his generation, possibly of all time. Here are 7 things you should know about the “Monster of the Waves.”
Sean Hutchison Permanently Banned By U.S. Center for SafeSport
Sean Hutchison, the former coach of Olympian Ariana Kukors and the now-defunct USA Swimming Center of Excellence at FAST, has been permanently banned from Olympic sports by the U.S. Center for Safesport.
Former Knutson Attorney Facing CA Bar Ethics Charges
Richard Foster, the former attorney for former National Team swimmer Dagny Knutson, has been charged with seven ethics violations by the California State Bar Court. Knutson recently won a lawsuit accusing Foster of failing to disclose a conflict of interest when he negotiated her a deal with USA Swimming in 2010.
Dagny Knutson Wins Appeal In Suit Vs Former Attorney
A California appeals court has ruled in favor of former professional swimmer Dagny Knutson, reinstating the $617,800 in damages she was awarded in 2016 before a judge threw out that verdict and ordered a new trial.
2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Who Will Step Up In Men’s 1500?
Is the United States ready to compete for international medals again in the men’s 1500 freestyle?
Schubert Responds To Suit, ‘Absolutely Denies Any Wrongdoing’
Former U.S. national team head coach Mark Schubert has responded to the civil lawsuit filed by Ariana Kukors, denying any wrongdoing and saying he reported rumors of abuse immediately when he heard them.
Kukors Smith: Lawsuit About Prevention, ‘Holding People Accountable’
2012 Olympian Ariana Kukors (now Ariana Kukors Smith by marriage) says the civil suit she filed against former coach Sean Hutchison and USA Swimming, among others, is about “holding people accountable” for the sexual abuse she says Hutchison inflicted on her.
Dagny Knutson Back In Court in Fraud Case Against Former Attorney
Dagny Knutson will be back in court this week in the next step of a now-four-year legal battle with her former attorney, Richard Foster. Knutson won the lawsuit back in 2016, only for a judge to order a new trial. Now, Knutson is appealing, asking the court to restore the original ruling.
Ariana Kukors Addresses Abuse Allegations On CBS This Morning (Video)
2012 Olympian Ariana Kukors appeared on CBS This Morning today, going into more detail on her allegations that former coach Sean Hutchison groomed and abused her as a minor.
Mark Schubert Says He Reported Hutchison/Kukors Rumors To FAST Coach
Former U.S. National Team head coach Mark Schubert says he reported rumors of an inappropriate relationship between coach Sean Hutchison and Olympic athlete Ariana Kukors to the head coach of the FAST swim club in 2010.
$11 Million Mission Viejo Nadadores Pool Renovation Nearing Completion
The $11 million renovation to the Marguerite Aquatic Center in Mission Viejo, California is nearing its completion, the OC Register…
Shirley Babashoff To Headline Southern Pacific Masters Clinic
The 2017 Southern Pacific Masters Swimming Coaches Clinic will feature Olympic gold medalist Shirley Babashoff and legendary coaches Mark Schubert and Jim Montrella.
Junior Worlds OW Silver Medalist Michael Brinegar “Going Home” with Verbal to Indiana
Michael Brinegar, who now swims for Mission Viejo Nadadores, will return to his native Indiana to swim for the Hoosiers in 2018-19.
ISCA’s 8th Annual Hall Of Fame Coaches Clinic
The International Swim Coaches Association presents the 8th Annual Hall of Fame Coaches Clinic: August 23-26, 2017 in beautiful Clearwater,…
