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Mike Unger

Mike Unger Of WA:”You Have To Convince People To Follow Your Sport One Person At The Time”

Mike Unger, Senior Advisor for World Aquatics and former COO of US Swimming speaks about the challenges of organizing the 2024 World Championships in Doha

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USA Swimming Honors 2023 Award Winners

USA Swimming’s annual awards ceremony recognized eight different individuals and one institution for their continued commitment to aquatics excellence.

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Mike Unger Named Recipient of 2023 USA Swimming Award

Mike Unger, who spent almost 30 years working at USA Swimming, has been named the 2023 USA Swimming Award honoree.

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Tecnologia Indossabile: Le Nuove Frontiere Della Raccolta Dati

FINA sta entrando in una nuova frontiera con la recente modifica delle regole sulla tecnologia indossabile nelle gare valida dal 1° Gennaio

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Testing the Waters: FINA to Enter New Frontier With Wearable Technology in Races

“It’s going to basically demystify what it takes to make an Olympic final, what it takes to make the Olympics,” said TritonWear CEO Tristan Lehari.

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Carol Zaleski Retires from Swimming After Groundbreaking 45-Year Career

Carol Zaleski made history as the first female member of FINA’s Technical Swimming Committee and the first female Olympic swimming deck referee.

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USA Swimming High Performance Manager Russell Mark Leaving Organization

Mark, who worked with National Team coaches and athletes in optimizing performance, is leaving USA Swimming after 19 years with the organization.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Curzan to Stanford, Matt Sates, and ISL Death Match

We discuss Claire Curzan finally announcing her college commitment, Matt Sates impressing with 2 World Jr Records, and Mike Unger leaving USA Swimming

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USA Swimming COO Mike Unger Leaving Organization After 28 Years To Join FINA

Unger is set to leave USA Swimming after nearly three decades with the organization and become FINA’s new Director of Sports Competition.

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USA Swimming Announces Two Additional Olympic Trials Meets – Waves III and IV

The meets will act as a ‘safety net’ for swimmers at the Wave I or II meets who test positive for COVID-19 while at the meet or miss their taper. 

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SSPC: USA Swimming COO Mike Unger Talks Golden Goggles Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Mike’s crew at USA swimming has dedicated a lot energy toward this TV event, and I strongly believe this will be a special Goggles you don’t want to miss

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USA Swimming Leadership Runs Virtual Town Hall

The Town Hall features Bob Vincent, Tim Hinchey, Mike Unger, Joel Shinofield and Shana Ferguson.

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USA Swimming Approves New Flex Membership Structure For 2021

The new model sees an increase in fees for swimmers aged 11-18 while maintaining the $20 rate for 10 & unders.

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USA Swimming ‘Considering All Options’ for Updated 2021 Olympic Trials Cuts

USA Swimming announced Friday it will release updated cuts for those yet to qualify for Omaha, but it hasn’t decided if they will be faster.

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Court Denies FINA’s Request to Dismiss Shields/Hosszu/Andrew Lawsuit

Emails revealed in court documents show USA Swimming long had interest in the ISL, but would not participate without FINA’s approval.

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