SGThe International Swimming League (ISL) announced plans to pay over $7 million in overdue prize money to approximately 312 athletes from its 2021 season, as part of efforts to rebuild trust and relaunch the organization after years of inactivity. Commissioner Ben Allen stated that payments would be distributed in four installments, starting by the end of 2024, with some Russian athletes facing delays due to banking issues. Notable recipients include Olympic champions like Ryan Murphy and Sarah Sjöström. The delay was attributed to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Europe, and financial difficulties affecting the league’s main sponsor, Ukrainian billionaire Konstantin Grigorishin. The ISL aims to hold an event in 2026 and fully return in 2027.
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