The whole of swimming is already dismayed, disappointed, and anxious about the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships. What can the international governing body do to turn the tide of negativity?
When Konstantin Grigorishin über-wealthy Ukrainian businessman, aspiring philosopher, former pal of Russian oligarchs introduced the upstart International Swimming League in 2019, he made the first move in an ambitious plan that could blow up Olympic sports and usher in a new era of athlete fairness. He also commenced a game of chicken with some of the world’s most powerful and dangerous men, including Vladimir Putin. And he just might win.