USA Swimming Remains Financially Strong Amid Leadership Shifts
Over the past year, USA Swimming has achieved milestones: hosting groundbreaking Olympic trials at an NFL stadium and winning 28 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yet, it has also seen leadership changes—with its long-serving CEO, a potential new CEO, and COO all stepping down.
Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Medals Unveiled: A Symbol of Unity and Athlete Journeys
The medals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics have been officially revealed. According to the IOC, the new design—unveiled in Venice—features two symbolic halves, honoring the shared journey of athletes and their supporters. Though drawing mixed reactions, it centers on simplicity and embodies environmental ideals.
IOC Selects 7 Projects for 11th Advanced Olympic Research Grant Program
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that 7 research projects have been selected for the 11th “Advanced Olympic Research Grant Program” managed by the Olympic Studies Centre. These projects were chosen for their academic quality and relevance to the IOC’s defined priority areas for Olympic Movement research.
Swinging at the Heart of the Atlantic: Embarking on a Natural Golf Journey in the Azores
In a tranquil corner at the edge of the world lies a picturesque destination – the Azores, Portugal. Comprising nine volcanic islands, it floats in the middle of the azure Atlantic Ocean, exuding an air of mystery and purity. And on this land embraced by nature, the sport of golf has found its ideal stage.
Anita DeFrantz, Trailblazing IOC Member and Olympic Medalist, Inducted into US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame
On Saturday, July 12, the US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame honored seven-time Olympian Anita DeFrantz, 72, marking her induction as one of the longest-serving IOC members and the first African-American woman to break racial and gender barriers in global sports governance. The ceremony in Colorado Springs, attended by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, celebrated DeFrantz’s dual legacy as a bronze medalist rower and a transformative leader who redefined Olympic inclusivity.
World Aquatics Imposes Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian Athletes
World Aquatics has informed TASS that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral status are prohibited from linking their participation in events to their respective countries. This ban extends to social media, where posting flag emojis is not allowed, the organization announced this week.
China, Russia Face Double Doping Tests at Singapore Swimming Worlds: FINA Integrity Data
FINA’s integrity unit revealed this week that Chinese and Russian athletes at the Singapore World Swimming Championships are undergoing at least twice as many anti-doping tests as competitors from other nations. Data shows Chinese swimmers average 8.80 tests per athlete, with Russians at 8.20—far exceeding the U.S. (4.13), Australia (4.00), and Britain (2.20).
Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious 2028 Olympic Schedule, Third Hosting Milestone
With exactly three years until the opening ceremony, the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee (LA28) revealed its first official competition schedule Monday, marking a historic milestone for the city’s third Olympic Games and first Paralympics. The schedule introduces major structural shifts, including reorganized sports timelines and expanded youth engagement initiatives, aiming to create a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" for athletes and global audiences.
