Kevin Ring is known as USA Swimming CEO and president, goals to develop sport’s attain

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming employed Kevin Ring as its CEO and president on Thursday.

Ring has spent his profession in sports activities advertising and marketing, most just lately as president of Legends Golf, a data-focused dwell occasions firm that has partnered with the U.S. Golf Association, Ryder Cup, PGA of America and LPGA. He beforehand labored as chief income and advertising and marketing officer on the PGA of America.

“Swimming is one of the world’s most inspiring and global sports, and I am honored to join USA Swimming at such an important moment,” Ring stated in an announcement. “There is an extraordinary opportunity to grow participation, connect with new fans and develop innovative partnerships that will fuel success for the entire swimming community.”

He begins his duties Sept. 17. He will likely be tasked with increasing USA Swimming’s membership and rising income heading into the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

“I’m excited to see Kevin stepping into this role with a focus on collaboration,” stated 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin, who’s chair-elect of the board of administrators. “His commitment to empowering athlete leadership, strengthening coach development and bringing all stakeholders to the table is exactly what USA Swimming needs to move forward.”

Ring takes over the nationwide governing physique a yr after Tim Hinchey’s seven-year run ended when his contract wasn’t renewed after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In February, USA Swimming employed Delaware athletic director Chrissi Rawak as CEO, however days later she withdrew when the group discovered Rawak was the subject of a complaint at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which investigates abuse instances in Olympic sports activities.

The U.S. struggled with sickness at its coaching camp forward of the world championships in August. The American workforce finished second in the overall medals standings behind China however was third with 10 golds. Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic champion, publicly criticized USA Swimming final month, saying there was a necessity for “systemic change” on the prime.

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