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.
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.
Arizona Republic Obtains, Publishes Bowman-Burckle Text Messages
The Arizona Republic and USA Today, which owns the Republic, have obtained and published the full text message chain between coach Bob Bowman and Olympian Caroline Burckle, messages that have drawn harsh criticism of Bowman and prompted an apology from the 2016 Olympic coach.
Hinchey: If Bowman Incident Happened Today, No Olympic Coaching Role
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey fielded questions about the inappropriate text messages sent by coach Bob Bowman in 2011, saying that if a similar incident happened under Hinchey’s leadership, the new CEO wouldn’t appoint the coach to an Olympic coaching role.
Bob Bowman Makes Statement on Caroline Burckle Accusations
Arizona State head swim coach Bob Bowman has sent SwimSwam a statement regarding the accusations made by former Olympian Caroline Burckle that…
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.
NPR Says Accusations Against Another Olympic Swim Coach Coming
While reporting on Ariana Kukors’ civil lawsuit, NPR reporter Alexandra Starr said that another Olympic swimmer would be making accusations against another Olympic coach in the coming weeks.
Ariana Kukors Files Civil Suit Vs Hutchison, USA Swimming, Schubert
Olympian Ariana Kukors has filed a civil suit against former coach Sean Hutchison, USA Swimming and former national team director Mark Schubert, alleging sexual abuse of a minor and negligence.
Michael Brooks Resigns as KING Head Coach After Club Sale
Jay Benner has been named the new head coach of the King Aquatic Club in Federal Way, Washington, replacing coach…
New Document Shows Safe Sport Recommendations To USA Swimming In 1991
A new document from 1991 shows that an ad hoc committee gave USA Swimming a list of recommendations for protecting young athletes from sexual abuse 19 years before USA Swimming launched its own Safe Sport division.
Olympus Has Fallen. How Do We Rebuild Trust for Our Children’s Safety?
The following editorial is the opinion of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of SwimSwam. American swimming,…
SafeSport Director Susan Woessner Resigns, Discloses 2007 Kiss With Hutchison
USA Swimming Safe Sport Senior Director Susan Woessner has resigned from her post, and in her letter of resignation, discloses that she kissed then-coach Sean Hutchison in 2007 and didn’t disclose that information while helping with an investigation of Hutchison for an inappropriate coach-swimmer relationship in 2010.
Report Says USA Swimming Has Ignored Hundreds Of Sexual Abuse Cases
A report by the Southern California News Group says USA Swimming has ignored, covered up or refused to investigate sexual abuse allegations against coaches in relation to hundreds of swimmers over decades.
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.
