FINA reaction to Mack Horton medal ceremony protest in Gwangju

FINA STATEMENT

The FINA Executive met today in Gwangju (South Korea) to analyse the situation related with the men’s 400m free medal ceremony at the FINA World Championships and has decided to send a warning letter to Swimming Australia Ltd and to Australian swimmer Mack Horton.

While FINA respects the principle of freedom of speech, it has to be conducted in the right context.

As in all major sports organisations, our athletes and their entourages are aware of their responsibilities to respect FINA regulations and not use FINA events to make personal statements or gestures.

The matter over which Mack Horton was allegedly protesting is currently under review by CAS and therefore it is not appropriate for FINA to prejudice this hearing by commenting further.