HANGZHOU, China (AP) — Four-time Olympic medalist Chad le Clos says he supports a planned new competition that is leading top swimmers to rebel against their own governing body.
Le Clos says the International Swimming League "will benefit swimming with a new dynamic approach."
The ISL is privately owned and outside FINA's control, and aims to pay higher prize money.
Organizers canceled a swim meet this month in Turin, Italy, after FINA threatened to ban those taking part.
In response, three swimmers, including Hungarian great Katinka Hosszu, filed an antitrust suit against FINA in a California court.
Writing on Twitter , Le Clos says he is "so disappointed that our sport is not open to change," and "worried about the future."
The South African star fueled the dispute ahead of competing in FINA's short-course world championships.
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