We are incredibly excited to announce the establishment of the International Swimmers’ Alliance, an independent organization established for athletes, by athletes that aims to fight for swimmers’ rights and provide them with an #independent global voice.
https://t.co/QfZF6Fxcex
If the IOC can do this to one of its most senior members you now understand clearly why everyone, including athletes, are afraid to speak up.
Retribution is real. @Olympics bullies.
Full interview with Richard Pound by @dodo938@insidethegames ⬇️
https://t.co/ypWkcHQLRx
What role did athletes play in developing these reforms? What role will athletes have in the implementation of these reforms? What role with athletes have in Phase 2 of the reforms?
Great result for @IntSwimAlliance Board members @beefyTshields & @chadleclos taking the top 2 spots in the 200 Fly at the FINA World Cup today!
https://t.co/wGaDnSzTAh
On the 40th anniversary of the first time athletes got to address the IOC, the @IntSwimAlliance confirmed that it is to meet the new FINA leadership this December with a view to building a better working relationship & secure a seat at the top table
https://t.co/RxplUDhJAO
Without oversight & independent athlete representation @Olympics will continue to profit from unpaid athlete workers. National Oly/Para Committees won’t change until the #IOC & #IPC are forced to reform & share profits
@WorldPlayersUtd @WeAreTheSport@IntSwimAlliance@RobKoehler2
🇨🇦 @thebrenthayden
37 years old. At another Olympics after coming back from a 7-year retirement.
He opened up to me about depression, his dreams in Tokyo and finding a love for swimming again.
Thank you for you vulnerability Brent. Our conversation:
@IntSwimAlliance share widely, this stand for human rights by our fellow swimmer, passing his @Tokyo2020 spot to stand vs Myanmar’s junta. @Olympics should have banned the Myanmar NOC but again they didn't follow their own rules, now a swimmer pays price https://t.co/upFPOjADsJ
Please Share: ATHLETES w/out players' and athlete association support should contact an ad hoc group of lawyers & freedom of speech experts for #Rule50, legal & human rights resources. #Olympians#Paralympians#Tokyo2020 CONTACT: [email protected]
#TBT with one of the best ever. 🙌
Matt Biondi totaled 11 Olympic medals in his swimming career, including a Cal-record seven medals at the 1988 Seoul Games.
🥇 8 gold
🥈 2 silver
🥉 1 bronze
Thank goodness for @NicLiv & James Parrack @BEST_Centre_ educated swimming commentary @Olympics channel OBS! If you can get it in your country tune in! Commentating for swimmers by swimmers! @IntSwimAlliance@iswimleague@Tokyo2020
"The @WeAreTheSport is looking to become a unifying and vocal voice for elite track and field athletes. Global Athlete wants to help drive a healthier power balance between athletes and sport leaders" @TorontoStar Editorial Board @andrewphil@kerry_gillespie@the_scolby
"The IOC spends a mere 4 per cent of its revenue directly on athletes through scholarships, grants and awards, according to a study by the Global Athlete advocacy group and @TRSMRyersonU." @TorontoStar
Full study⬇️
https://t.co/6PSW6zoyae
https://t.co/Kjp8c4CZsV