USA Swimming CFO Arrested for Theft

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August 11, 2026 | Edition #665

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USA Swimming's CFO is facing serious charges this morning — theft, embezzlement, and official misconduct, all from someone who was supposed to be safeguarding the organization's finances. Elsewhere, an Olympian isn't holding back, erupting over the three-year doping ban handed to a national champion.

Get the full story in today's edition of Essentially Athletics.






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Jakob Ingebrigtsen delivered a statement return, storming to 5000m gold in his season opener at the European Championships; his first race in almost a year, after just six weeks back in training. Watch below 👇


On August 11, 1984, Carl Lewis anchored the U.S. 4x100m relay to a world record 37.83 seconds, completing a four-gold sweep (100m, 200m, long jump, relay) that matched Jesse Owens' legendary 1936 haul exactly.

Afterward, Lewis said he'd donate one of his gold medals to Owens' widow, Ruth, as a tribute to the man who'd inspired him since childhood.


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