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USA Swimming

USA Swimming
Organization information
AbbreviationUSA-S
MottoBuild the base,
Promote the sport,
Achieve competitive success
Formation1980
TypeNational governing body (NGB)
PurposeOrganizing competitive swimming in the USA
HeadquartersColorado Springs, CO, USA
Region servedUnited States
Membership300,000+
Official languagesEnglish
Executive DirectorChuck Wielgus
AffiliationsUnited States Aquatic Sports, USOC

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USA Swimming is the national governing body for 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, as well as the overall organization and operation of the sport within the country, in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act. The national headquarters is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


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