Mike Thompson Named To New Paralympic Leadership Role At Swimming Canada
Thompson has been named Swimming Canada’s Senior Team Coach and National Team Performance Manager, Paralympic Program.
International Paralympic Committee Suspends Russia, Belarus Memberships
The International Paralympic Committee has suspended Russia and Belarus as members – the biggest administrative sporting sanction levied against the countries resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
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.
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.
Host Mexico Earns Most Gold Medals at Final Para World Series Stop in Tijuana
Host country Mexico won the most gold medals at the last stop of the Para Swimming World Series last weekend in Tijuana.
Canadian Paralympians Kisser and Routliffe Featured in Coldplay Music Video
Canadian Paralympians Danielle Kisser and Tess Routliffe were recently featured in a music video for the band Coldplay’s song Biutyful.
Three-Time Paralympic Champion Hannah Russell Announces Retirement
Three-time Paralympic British champion and current World Record holder Hannah Russell announced her retirement from swimming on Tuesday.
British Para-Swimmers Confirmed For 2023 World Class Program
Stephen Clegg was one of 39 para-swimmers named to British Swimming’s World Class Program (WCP) for 2022/2023.
Jamal Hill Breaks 11-Year-Old American Para-Swimming Record at California Classic
Jamal Hill (pictured left) won the 50-meter breaststroke final with a time of 34.00, taking down Jacob Hansen’s 11-year-old record of 34.30.
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.
Jamal Hill Breaks Seven American Para-Swimming Records at Australian Championships
American swimmer Jamal Hill at the 2022 Duel in the Pool. The week after, he raced at the Australian Championships and broke 7 US Records.
Olympic Roundup: India’s Legal Issues Drag On as International Suspension Looms
Despite three rulings by India’s Supreme Court in the past week, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is no closer to avoiding another suspension.