USOPC’s Hirshland Apologizes to Olympian Gwen Berry for Post-Protest Fallout
Berry, who raised her fist on the podium at 2019 Pan Ams, asked for an apology after the USOPC’s letter to athletes this week condemned systemic inequality.
Reece Whitley Compels Followers to Take Action in Wake of George Floyd Killing
Whitley urged his followers to take tangible action by donating to relevant causes.
USOPC, 4 USAS Federations Release Statements Amid Nationwide Protests
The USOPC, USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming and USA Water Polo have released statements acknowledging the public calls for change.
Influential Canadian Swim Coach Tony ‘TK’ Kennedy Dies at 78
Kennedy, a prominent coach in the Bahamas Swimming Association, died in his Canadian hometown last week, according to a report.
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, and Other Swimmers Speak Out amid National Protests
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, Olivia Smoliga, Kelsi Dahli and Hali Flickinger have all joined the calls for change following the killing of George Floyd.
Simone Manuel Lends Voice to Calls for Change after George Floyd Killing
“I’m tired.” Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel called for change in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by a police officer this week.
Divers, Former Coach Say Arizona State is Cutting Diving; School Denies
Longtime head diving coach Mark Bradshaw, who left the program in April, said the school informed athletes it “will not be supporting diving this year.”
Olympian Matt Grevers Takes Win in Star-Studded Indoor Cycling Race for Charity
In a field including golfers, football players, and an NBA star, the Olympic champion Grevers pulled away for a commanding win.
49-Time Masters World Record Holder Frank Piemme Dies at 95
Piemme was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as a masters honoree in 2004 after reigniting his passion for swimming in 1980.
Swim England Seeking Clarity on Training Options Under New COVID Guidelines
The national governing body suggested it might condone returning to training in small groups after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement Thursday.
Power 5 Conference Commissioners Ask Congress for Support on NIL Legislation
The Power 5 conferences want federal, national legislation put in place before states can make individual decisions on name-image-likeness rules.
3 of Minnesota’s Largest Teams Successfully Petition Gov. Walz to Reopen June 1
Among the teams is Riptide Swim Club, which means world record holder Regan Smith can return to the water regularly.
Division I Swim & Dive Coaches Volunteer $6.2 Million from 2020-21 Budgets
In a release signed by 108 Division I coaches, the CSCAA announced that programs are preempting fallout from the pandemic by volunteering budget cuts.
Indiana University Will Require Online Classes from Nov. 21 to Feb. 8
Under the new 2020-21 academic calendar, fall semester will still end in December, but classes will be online from Thanksgiving onward.
12-Time Olympic Medalist Natalie Coughlin Expecting Second Child
Coughlin’s first child with her husband Ethan Hall, daughter Zennie, was born in 2018.