Michael Phelps has expressed severe criticism of USA Swimming’s leadership, describing it as weak and calling for significant reforms. He shared concerns about inadequate support for athletes and the sport’s struggle to regain membership numbers post-pandemic. Phelps, the most decorated Olympian, reflected on his own past experiences where he felt his voice was neglected. He stressed respect for competing swimmers while emphasizing that his focus is on improving the flawed system and its management. Phelps offered his help in enacting changes, advocating for increased support for young swimmers and prioritizing elite athletes' needs over coaching agendas.
Michael Phelps criticized USA Swimming's leadership as weak and called for extensive reforms, expressing concerns about the support for swimmers and declining membership numbers.
Phelps emphasized that he has the utmost respect for US swimmers competing at the World Championships but directed his criticism towards the failing system and its leadership.
Phelps noted that over the past nine years, he has observed the cracks in the swimming system grow and asserted his willingness to assist in addressing these issues.
He proposed solutions such as increasing support for young swimmers and prioritizing the needs of elite athletes over coaches in his vision for reform.
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