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Michael Phelps Releases Statement on USA Swimming: 'I Want to Be a Part of the Solution' In the latest salvo over the future of USA Swimming, Michael Phelps posted a statement to Instagram clarifying earlier comments and affirming his desire to help move the sport forward in the U.S. Phelps’ respons...

On the day in which Robert Griswold captured the gold medal in the S8 100-meter backstroke at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, we resend this piece by his sister, Molly Griswold. The article is a wonderful look and tribute to being the sibling of a Paralympian. By Molly Griswold Daily annoyances, insi...

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) is sticking to its threat to ban athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for taking a knee in peaceful solidarity with anti-racism movements. IOC bosses confirmed that their guidelines haven't changed despite international law that defends the righ...

A group of American athletes, led by 1968 Olympian John Carlos, Saturday published a letter to the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee urging the abolition of IOC Charter Rule 50. The letter was sent on behalf of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Athletes’ ...

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the U.S. Parapan American Swimming and all sports teams that will compete at the Parapan American Games Lima 2019 from Aug. 23 – Sept. 1 in Peru. The U.S. roster is comprised of 159 men and 98 women, and includes six guides and pilots....

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is partnering with the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) to test athletes for COVID-19. The PCC is a non-profit that funds anti-doping research. Collaborating with the USOPC will allow the PCC to collect data on infection rates among athletes an...

Roy Perkins, a three-time Paralympian and 10-time medalist, took to social media to hit back at “nonsense” claims by fellow Paralympian Becca Meyers over her allegations of mistreatment by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Meyers recently withdrew from the Paralympics in Tokyo, which was sl...

"The Weight of Gold" documentary highlighting the mental health issues of Olympians is "a gift from these heroes to all of us", says Team Integrity, the movement pressing for the U.S Congress to pass athlete-empowering legislation and should be a catalyst for change. The Committee to Restore Integri...

Ron Aitken, Todd DeSorbo, Nathan Manley Earn USOPC Coaching Honors Swim coaches Ron Aitken, Todd DeSorbo and Nathan Manley were recognized by the USOPC on Wednesday as coaches of the year for 2021. Manley was named the Paralympic Coach of the Year. Aitken was recognized as the Developmental Coach of...

At a time when perhaps being USA Water Polo CEO is not so desirable, Christopher Ramsey plans to stay put—in spite of critics clamoring for his removal and a raging pandemic that has brought the sport to a virtual standstill. A petition launched two weeks ago by former Olympians, past national team ...

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) today announced the appointment of Koby Langley as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Langley will report directly to USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland and will relocate to Colorado Springs. His official start date is November 10, 2025. As COO, Langley wi...

John Naber, Donna de Varona Win USOPC Board Seats The sport of swimming will have representation on the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Board, as John Naber and Donna de Varona won election to represent the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Alumni Association. The victories by Naber and de Varo...

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Wednesday announced its first two mental health ambassadors, Yucca and Gary Rieschel, to provide funding for the organization’s mental health programming. The Rieschels provided a gift of $1.5 million to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foun...

Becca Meyers, Citing Lack of Support, a Major Missing Name From Paralympics Last month, multi-time Paralympic medalist Becca Meyers announced she would not compete at the Tokyo Games due to a lack of support. Here is a reminder of Meyers' story, and her reasoning for not attending the Paralympics. A...

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Tuesday announced the hiring of Holly Shick to the new position of chief ethics and compliance officer. The hiring accompanies more comprehensive standards for auditing national sports governing bodies (NGBs). Shick will report to USOPC CEO Sarah Hi...

Stanford, Georgia Win Inaugural Team USA Collegiate Impact Awards The University of Stanford and University of Georgia were among the top recipients of the inaugural Team USA College Impact Awards, announced by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Thursday. The awards honor the scho...

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee issued a response to USA Swimming's call to postpone the 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Tokyo. As of this writing, the Games are still on for a July 24 start in 127 days. Sarah Hirshland (USOPC CEO) and Susanne Lyons (USOPC Chair) issued the follo...

The Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, a bill designed to protect Olympic athletes from abuse passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill would give Congress the power to dissolve the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) boa...

The United States Olympics and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Friday announced a Mental Health Taskforce to support Team USA athletes. The 13-member body includes three-time Olympian Allison Schmitt and USA Swimming sports medicine and science director Keenan Robinson. The group was organized in Febru...

Together in partnership with the Athletes' Advisory Council and National Governing Bodies, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) today announced the launch of the COVID Athlete Assistance Fund. The fund is intended to provide a one-time stipend to U.S. athletes who have incurred f...