Entertainment & Sports,
Civil Litigation
Feb. 7, 2022
Class of swimmers sues to take part in 2024 Paris Olympics
“Our clients are world class swimmers so the issue for them is possibly being barred from the Summer Olympics because of their participation in events not sanctioned by [the Fédération Internationale De Natation]. The lawsuit is intended to prevent such a boycott from ever taking place,” said Jeffrey L. Kessler, a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP who is representing the swimmers.
A group of competitive swimmers headed by double Olympic gold medalist Tom Shields of Team USA is attempting to certify an antitrust class action against the Fédération Internationale De Natation to ensure their participation in the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024.
Switzerland-based FINA is the international federation in charge of regulating all water sport competitions. It is the only federation recognized by the International Olympic C...
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