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USA Swimming is the official governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team, and any other teams which officially represent the United States.


History

AAU

Presidents

  • Bill Lippman - Head of swimming committee in the AAU
  • Ross Wales (1979-1984) - First true president of USA Swimming
  • Sandy Baldwin (1984-1986)
  • Carol Zaleski (1986-1990, 1994-1998)
  • Bill Maxson (1990-1994)
  • Dale Neuburger (1998-2002)
  • Ron Van Pool (2002-present)

Chief Executives

  • Ray Essick (1980-1997)
  • Chuck Wielgus (1997-present)