USA Swimming second list of people under scrutiny

USA Swimming says it has a second list of people who are under suspicion for unscrupulous behavior, having already banned 46 coaches and officials for life, mostly for sexual misconduct.



The board met in Newark, New Jersey to sign off on measures that will be voted on at the national convention in September, another step in its efforts to cope with numerous allegations of coaches abusing underage athletes.



They included a new athlete protection policy, expanded background checks and a requirement that all adults who interact with swimmers become members of the organisation.



USA Swimming president Jim Wood says there's a second list of people for alleged misconduct against swimmers. However, he says they haven't faced any disciplinary action because they aren't current members.



That will change as the board voted yesterday to take those cases before the National Board of Review.