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The athlete members of the USA Swimming Board of Directors released a statement Monday afternoon regarding recent reports of USA Swimming mishandling claims of sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n

The statement is signed by eight athlete board members, including four Olympic gold medalists:\u00a0Natalie Coughlin Hall<\/strong>,\u00a0Aaron Peirsol<\/strong>,\u00a0Anthony Ervin<\/strong> and\u00a0Davis Tarwater<\/strong>. Also signing the statement were former U.S. National Team members\u00a0Chip Peterson<\/strong> and\u00a0Mark Weber<\/strong>, along with\u00a0Van<\/strong>\u00a0Donkersgoed\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Derek Paul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The statement condemns sexual misconduct and acknowledges previous errors in judgement within the organization but points out that changes to USA Swimming and its culture through the Safe Sport program have made a positive impact.<\/p>\n

Further, the statement calls for “holding accountable anyone involved with USA Swimming” anyone who allowed sexual misconduct to occur and calls on the Board of Directors to make removing sexual assault from swimming a “mandate.”<\/p>\n

Read the full letter below. The athlete members provided an email address for members to reach out with their comments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

USA Swimming Board of Directors Athlete Statement Regarding Recent Media Coverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The recent media coverage regarding USA Swimming, combined with the resignations of two of our senior staff, portrays a negative image of USA Swimming.<\/p>\n

There is truth that in recent decades senior leadership, both within the volunteer governance and staff, made errors in judgment. This must be admitted. It is also true that USA Swimming has taken many positive institutional steps to better our sport and to protect athletes. Further action must reinforce the cultural and structural changes that are already underway.<\/a><\/p>\n

First, we do not and will not tolerate sexual misconduct in the sport. We are disgusted with any person who would manipulate the duty of coaching and molding young people, as we are with any volunteer leader or staff member who enabled this to persist \u2013 either actively or passively. We stand with victims through our actions and we will stand up for them at the highest levels of USA Swimming by ensuring real and significant change. This includes holding accountable anyone involved with USA Swimming who either actively or passively allowed these tragedies to occur.<\/p>\n

Where We\u2019ve Been<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In 2010, USA Swimming launched the Safe Sport program. This both acknowledged and started to fix the wrongs that took place in the past as well as those that may take place in the future. The evolution of that process involved the dedication and expertise of many athlete leaders \u2013 some of whom were themselves victims of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

We proudly emphasize one fact recent media coverage has omitted: while certainly not perfect, USA Swimming\u2019s policies have become the model that other NGBs have strived for. Further, our procedures, including reporting, investigating, and adjudicating cases of misconduct have resulted in over 100 individuals being removed from the sport.<\/p>\n

Where We Must Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the athlete leaders on the Board of Directors, we are calling on our Board colleagues and staff leadership to ensure that removing sexual misconduct from our ranks is not just a desire but a primary mandate for the entire organization.<\/p>\n

Just as we strongly advocated last year for the governance restructuring which will clarify and elevate the accountability of both the Board of Directors and staff, we are calling on all members and stakeholders to move forward together in this endeavor as a united family.<\/p>\n

We are continually evaluating the effectiveness of our Safe Sport Program and seeking ways to strengthen it for even greater athlete protection. We are focused on ensuring that our organization will be even more vigilant. And, we are committed to having more transparent and open discussion, including asking ourselves the hard questions as to why any complacence was allowed to exist, and to ensure that will not recur.<\/p>\n

To close, we want to hear from you, athletes, and we call on you during this time to reach out with your\u00a0feedback and questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Mark Weber, Athletes’ Vice-Chair
\nVan\u00a0Donkersgoed, Deputy Athletes’ Vice-Chair
\nNatalie Coughlin\u00a0Hall, USOC AAC Representative
\nAnthony\u00a0Ervin, USOC AAC Alternate Representative
\nAaron Peirsol, FINA Athletes Commission
\nDavis Tarwater, Athlete Representative
\nDerek Paul, Athlete Representative
\nChip Peterson, Athlete Representative<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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