Imagine you dedicated your childhood to learning, practicing, and perfecting a sport. This commitment required countless hours of hard work and sacrifice; it often dominated your personal life. The sacrifice was worth it, though, because you earned a spot on the swim team at Boston College (“BC”). Swimming at BC would take you to new... Continue Reading →
Niagara University Under Fire
Ben Nigro had been the head coach of the mens and womens swimming teams for 14 years at Niagara University. He had become a mainstay at the University. However, he is no longer with the program after allegations that Nigro made sexual remarks toward female swimmers and encouraged gender-based harassment in his program. To make... Continue Reading →
Ledecky’s Decision to Turn Pro Highlights the Risks of NCAA Amateurism Rules
Remember when swimmer Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the 2016 Olympic Games? She finished more than eleven seconds ahead of her closest competitor—a gap that show-cased the then nineteen-year-old’s dominance in the pool and cemented her status as an Olympic superstar. When the games ended, Ledecky packed up her five medals (four gold,... Continue Reading →