On January 25 of this year, the Duquesne University Athletic Department announced the elimination
of the Men’s Swim Team along with Baseball, Wrestling, and Golf. The University cited funding
and compliance with Title IX (gender equity) as reasons for these eliminations. As you may have
heard, Clemson and others have cut their Swim programs. These cuts will have a lasting impact on
our Sport if we don't reverse this trend. Over the last 5 years, 46 Division I Men’s Teams have
been cut for funding and alleged unsupported Title IX reasons. Once comprising over 65% of the
Division I teams, Men’s Teams now only comprise 40% of member associations. Divisions II and III
have also experienced cuts.
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