Michael Phelps criticizes USA Swimming's 'weak leadership,' volunteers as resource for change

Decorated United States swimmer Michael Phelps called out USA Swimming yet again, this time going into great detail about his belief the program is declining. 

Phelps posted a lengthy, five-page statement on Instagram, doubling down on his call for action within the organization. 

"I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they need," Phelps wrote. "I’ve also seen the sport struggle to return its membership numbers to pre-pandemic levels, and I’m done pretending this system works just because it produces medals. 

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