Squash's Olympic Journey with Kevin Klipstein '91

The Inside Story of Squash's Olympic Journey to LA28 Inclusion.  Come learn about squash's three-decade journey to earn inclusion in the Olympic Games and what the future holds for the sport's development in the U.S. and around the world.

About the Speaker:

As CEO of the U.S. national governing body for squash since 2004, Kevin Klipstein '91 has led transformative growth, increasing participation, expanding annual revenues and the staff tenfold, and building the $40M, 75,000-square-foot Arlen Specter US Squash Center in West Philadelphia.

Under Kevin's leadership, US Squash is credited with advancing gender equity in sports by pioneering equal prize money for women at the 2013 U.S. Open and subsequently leading efforts toward squash's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Kevin graduated with a B.S. from Cornell University, where he was a four-year member of the varsity squash team. His senior year, he was a co-captain and recognized as an All-American Honorable Mention.

Read Klipstein's feature in Cornellians HERE.