Swimming Canada Appoints Suzanne Paulins Permanent CEO After Extended Interim Tenure
Paulins had served as acting CEO since May 2023, stepping in during Ahmed El-Awadi’s personal leave.
Swimming Canada Announces New Board of Directors
Sue Owen, who joined the board last year, will move into the role of president, replacing Mary C. Lyne, who stepped down at the end of her term.
Ahmed El-Awadi Steps Down As CEO of Swimming Canada
El-Awadi went on personal leave in 2023, and SuzanNe Paulins has served as Acting CEO for the past 17 months.
Canadian Olympian Ruslan Gaziev Suspended 18 Months for Whereabouts Failure
Canadian anti-doping authorities have suspended Tokyo Olympic swimmer Ruslan Gaziev for 18 months after he committed three “whereabouts failures” last year.
Canadian Trials Searching For New Location Due To Extended Closure Of Montreal’s Olympic Park
Montreal’s Olympic Park was home to a fire less than two weeks ago and Swimming Canada hopes to stay in the Montreal area for Trials.
Liendo, Bagshaw Among New Members of Swimming Canada Athlete Advisory Council For 2024
Olympians Josh Liendo and Jeremy Bagshaw are joined by Paralympian Zach Zona and National Teamer Alex Axon as new members of the council in 2024.
Swimming Canada Questioned By Parliament In Safe Sport Hearing Regarding CEO Departure
A Canadian Parliament member is questioning why Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi has taken a personal leave of absence so close to the Olympics Games.
Suzanne Paulins Named Acting CEO of Swimming Canada As Ahmed El-Awadi Takes Leave
Paulins has been Swimming Canada’s Director of Operations & Sport Development since 2021.
