Category: Organization
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Yusra Mardini, A Young Refugee, Finds Safety in Her New Home
The United Nations Department of Public Information has launched a new animated video on the dramatic story of Yusra Mardini, a young refugee from conflict-torn Syria who achieved her dream to compete in the Olympics last year. Yusra Mardini was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN…
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Meet the Transgender NCAA Swimmer from Harvard | Identify
Schuyler Bailar is a decorated swimmer who was recruited to Harvard as a female, but has found peace after transitioning to a male.
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Four candidates submit bids for FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships in 2022 and 2024
Budapest, Kazan, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong have submitted bids for the 2022 and 2024 World Swimming Championships (25m), the International Swimming Federation (FINA) has announced following a meeting of its ruling Bureau in Budapest. The FINA Bureau also awarded Hungarian capital Budapest, which pulled out of the race for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic…
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IOC Won’t Help with Estimated $35-40 Million Debt from 2016 Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no interest in helping the city of Rio de Janeiro clear a debt of roughly $35-40 million from last year’s Olympic games. Per the Associated Press (via Sports Illustrated), the organisation’s executive board made the decision after a meeting in Switzerland on Sunday. In a statement, the IOC pointed at the “record” $1.53 billion…
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Katinka Hosszu launches swimmers union in war with FINA
Hungarian Olympic swimming star Katinka Hosszu announced Tuesday the launch of a union to represent swimmers against FINA, the sport’s governing body, that she accuses of ignoring athletes. The membership of the Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS) represents “all continents of the globe”, Hosszu, a triple Olympic gold medal winner in Rio last year,…
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Rio State Governor at time of Olympic bid sentenced to 14 years in prison
Former Rio de Janeiro State Governor Sérgio Cabral has been sentenced to 14 years in prison today after being found guilty of corruption and money laundering charges. Some of the allegations involve construction projects connected with Brazil’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and then the Olympic and Paralympic Games two years later.…
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#SwimBiz: Blow Up the Box: Unconventional, Low-Cost Marketing Tactics to use Locally
Jose De La Jara of the Costa Mesa Aquatic Club shares some unconventional marketing ideas to get the most bang for your marketing dollar in your local area.
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NBC Sports Remembers Chuck Wielgus
NBC Sports pays tribute to USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus with a look back at his storied career and his remarkable 20 year run at the helm of the national governing body of swimming.
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Bid chief: Trump has ‘done everything’ to back L.A. Olympics in 2024
U.S. President Donald Trump has “done everything†to support the Los Angeles bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, bid chief Casey Wasserman told reporters, including holding a lengthy phone call with Olympic chief Thomas Bach. Trump, the New York-based tycoon and former celebrity reality show host-turned politician, has been all the West Coast city…