16 UPenn Swimmers Say Lia Thomas Should Be Banned from Women’s Competition
As many as 16 of Lia Thomas’ teammates have said that the famed UPenn transgender swimmer should be banned from Women’s swimming.
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‘I Can’t Support This’: USA Swimming Official Resigns in Protest of Trans Swimmer
A USA Swimming official has resigned over the organization’s continued support of transgender University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas.
‘It’s Bullsh*t’: US Olympic Swimmer Upset that Americans Don’t Celebrate Silver, Bronze Medals
US Olympic swimmer Lilly King is upset that Americans don’t celebrate silver and bronze medals the same way they celebrate gold.
‘Worst American Stereotype’: Swimmer Michael Andrew Faces Backlash After Going Maskless for Interview
U.S. swimmer Michael Andrew ruffled the feathers of several social media users on Friday after it was revealed that he went maskless for a post-race interview at the Olympics.
‘Soul Cap’ Designed for Black Swimmers Banned from Tokyo Olympics
The International Swimming Federation has banned the use of “Soul Caps” at this month’s Olympic games, held in Tokyo, Japan.
Olympic Gold Medalist Charged for Alleged Role in Capitol Riots
Klete Keller, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist who was reported to have been seen among the crowd inside the Capitol Rotunda during last Wednesday’s riot, has been charged for his role in the incident.
Back to the Pool: USA Swimming Unveils Tentative Schedule
USA Swimming is planning a return to the pool. Though, no one is quite sure how it will all play out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Olympic Training Centers Shut Down as USA Swimming Urges Delay of Tokyo Games
DENVER (AP) — The head of USA Swimming urged the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to push for a 12-month postponement of the Tokyo Games, signaling the first fissure between powerful American factions attempting to maneuver the U.S. team through the coronavirus crisis.
USA Swimming Backflips on Transgender Issues
USA Swimming has announced that it will adopt the transgender athlete policies implemented by the International Olympic Committee.
