Lochte & Teammates Did Not Initially Tell USOC about Gunpoint Robbery
According to USA TODAY Sports, Ryan Lochte and his U.S. Olympic teammates did not initially inform the U.S. Olympic Committee about this weekend’s gunpoint robbery. Their failure to inform the USOC explains the confusion that ensued with the IOC after the incident.
Angela Ruggiero to Head IOC Athletes’ Commission
Angela Ruggiero is the new Chair of International Olympic Committee of athletes’ commission.
IOC implements measures to safeguard athletes from harassment/abuse
The IOC announces they have taken appropriate steps in order to protect athletes in regards to harassment and abuse in sport.
USOC Releases Statement “The Current Anti-Doping System Is Broken”
Following the publication of the McLaren report and a conference held by Richard McLaren that proves the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia, the United States Olympic Committee released a statement.
