The Vortex - Glasgow Saves Games: Scaled-Down Commonwealths To Return To Scotland In 2026
September Vortex: Glasgow steps in to save Commonwealths; 7 enter race for IOC presidency; anti-doping schism deepens over Cottier conclusion on China 23-go-free saga ... The Vortex is the SOS digest of swim news, views & links to noteworthy coverage of the sport all in one monthly file
After a post-Games pause and period of preparation for a new chapter for State of Swimming, we resume the Vortex monthly digest today. The Vortex is available as part of our offer of free content to those who register as readers with us simply by leaving an email. Subscriptions are also available for those who wish to support out work. Thank you
In the Vortex in September:
Glasgow steps in to save Commonwealth Games; 7 enter race for IOC presidency - and the podcast where I explain why former swim ace Kirsty Coventry would be the wrong choice; anti-doping schism deepens over Cottier conclusion on China 23-go-free saga - USADA's statement in full, summing up skepticism held far and wide.
