USA Swimming names Kevin Ring as new CEO, president

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

Ring has spent his profession in sports activities advertising, most just lately as president of Legends Golf, a data-focused reside 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 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 probably 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 12 months 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 realized Rawak was the topic of a criticism on the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which investigates abuse circumstances in Olympic sports activities.

The U.S. struggled with sickness at its coaching camp forward of the world championships in August. The American staff completed second within the general 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 high.