Today is a great day for sprinting.
After years of advocacy, petitions, and persistent passion from the global swim community, the International Olympic Committee has officially added the 50s of stroke to the Olympic schedule for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. This isn’t just a win—it’s a revolution.
Back in early 2024, I started a petition that began circulating across the swimming world. It was simple, bold, and clear: add the 50s of stroke to the Olympic program. Over 7,000 swimmers, coaches, fans, and Olympians signed their names in support. They weren’t just signing for change—they were signing for fairness, for recognition, and for the celebration of pure, explosive speed.
At the forefront of this movement? Sprint Revolution.
Since day one, we’ve believed that sprinting is not a subset of the sport—it’s a pillar. Our athletes train with precision, power, and passion. We’ve challenged old paradigms and pushed the conversation forward. Whether it was on deck, online, or on the blocks, we’ve championed this cause not just for ourselves, but for the future of sprint swimming.
This announcement by the IOC is a validation of every 15-second max effort rep, every dive 25 in practice, every sprint set designed to build raw speed. It’s a nod to the artistry and athleticism of 50m specialists—those who race with no room for error and no margin for anything less than perfect execution.
The 50s of backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly will now stand on the Olympic stage where they belong. For the young sprinter with a dream, for the world-class athlete who’s mastered one lap of brilliance, this changes everything.
We’re proud to say Sprint Revolution helped make this happen. And we’re just getting started.
Let the countdown to LA 2028 begin.
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