SafeSport CEO Faces Questions About Alleged Rapist Robert Griswold at Congressional Hearing
“Why have almost two years gone by without a word from SafeSport?” Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) asked in reference to Robert Griswold’s abuse case.
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.
Overwhelmed by Complaints, U.S. Center for SafeSport Faces Growing Criticism
Created to address abuse in Olympic sports, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is overwhelmed with 150 new complaints weekly piling on top of 1,000 open cases.
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.
The Most Read SwimSwam Articles of 2022
This picture of Ukrainian-Turkish swimmer Viktoria Gunes stepping on the Russian flag was the most-read article on SwimSwam in 2022 as controversy dominated the year.
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.
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.
Lawsuit Filed Against Robert Griswold, Accused of Raping Paralympic Teammate
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold sexually and physically assaulted a teammate with an intellectual disability.
Il Campione Paralimpico Robert Griswold Accusato Di Violenza Sessuale
L’oro paralimpico Robert Griswold è stato accusato di aver aggredito sessualmente almeno un membro della squadra nazionale
Multiple Accusers Seeking Legal Redress Against Griswold, U.S. Paralympic Swimming
Mulitple accusers are seeking legal redress against two-time Paralympic gold medalist Robert Griswold as well as U.S. Paralympic Swimming for negligence.
Paralympic Champion Robert Griswold Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teammate with Intellectual Disability
Paralympian Robert Griswold has been accused of sexually assaulting at least one member of the U.S. National Team, a swimmer with intellectual impairment.
Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Robert Griswold Suspended by SafeSport
It’s the second time that Griswold has appeared in the SafeSport database after he was first added in September of 2020, also on allegations of misconduct.
16 YO Lillian Struempf Wins 2 Events on Night 3 of Roseville Sectionals
Struempf won the women’s 400 free, finished second in the 100 fly, and anchored Orinda Aquatics’ winning women’s 800 free relay all in one night.
2022 World Para Swimming Championships: Overall Summary
Italy topped the medal table for the second straight World Para Swimming Championships. Italy’s Simone Barlaam(above) can be seen celebrating his world record
Simone Barlaam Blasts 100 Free S9 World Record at Para World Championships
Barlaam crushed his own 100 free S9 world record by .8 to win gold for Italy, helping further establish their dominance on the medal table after day four.
