US EditionEx-Olympic champ Rowdy Gaines calls for changes at USA Swimming as team struggles in Singapore
BERNALILLO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, AUG 2 – Rowdy Gaines urges major reforms at USA Swimming after team wins just eight golds, the fewest since 1988, amid illness and leadership gaps, focusing on 2028 Olympic success.
- Amid the team's struggles in Singapore, Gaines, former Olympic champion, calls for major changes as the American team battles 'acute gastroenteritis' from their Thailand camp.
- USA Swimming has operated without a CEO for a year after Tim Hinchey resigned, while athletes contracted acute gastroenteritis at a Thailand training camp.
- Critiquing the team's approach, Gaines said `You can blame it on the illness, you can blame it on the inexperience-- most of these kids have never been in this situation-- and you can blame it on logistics.`
- Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Gaines highlighted the future of 10 to 15 young American swimmers including Luca Urlando, winner of the 200-butterfly.
- Highlighting the need for new direction, Gaines said `I do think changes need to be made, there needs to be a complete reset` and emphasized the importance of hiring a strong CEO while texting frequently with Greg Meehan, appointed four months ago.
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Rowdy Gaines Calls for Change Amid Challenges in American Swimming
timesng.com: SINGAPORE — Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, did not hold back during an interview with The Associated Press regarding the troubled state of American swimming. In light of the world championships taking place in Singapore, he emphasized the need for significant adjustments in the program. The American team has struggled this week, battling […] This post Rowdy Gaines Calls for Change Amid Challenges in American Swimm…
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