Sarah Hirshland

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Board of Directors Updates

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has confirmed updates to the composition of its Board of Directors.

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2024 Olympic Digest: TV Interest Is Up, Track Trials & Russia Calls Microsoft Report “Slander”

Simone Biles is the most “influential” athlete driving increased interest in the 2024 Olympics, according to a recent Nielsen Sports data presentation.

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How Does USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey’s Salary Compare to Other NGB Leaders?

Tax filings from 2021 show that USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey ranks as one of the top earners among national governing body (NGB) leaders. 

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USOPC Reinstates Para Swimming Leaders Placed on Leave Amid Robert Griswold Scandal

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has reinstated two U.S. Paralympic Swimming leaders who were placed on leave in November.

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Georgia Recognized as Top-Contributing School for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in Tokyo

The Bulldogs boasted seven swimmers on the last Olympic swimming roster, more than any other school. Former coach Jack Bauerle, pictured, also was on staff.

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IOC ‘Beginning to Think About’ Letting Russian Athletes Return to Competition

“We know that the IOC is beginning to think about whether there is a pathway back for the Russian athletes,” USOPC chair Susanne Lyons said.

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Olympic News Roundup: Changes at the USOPC; Next American Track Star Emerging

The latest Olympic roundup features changes within the USOPC, Erriyon Knighton taking the track world by storm, and cricket’s bid to be included in LA28.

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USOPC College Sports Think Tank Recommends Delaying Swim & Dive Recruiting

The group recommended pushing back swimming and diving recruiting to begin during a student’s senior year of high school.

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USOPC Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for American 2022 Winter Olympians

According to a USOPC announcement on Wednesday, all Olympic hopefuls will have to show proof of vaccination by December 1.

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USA Gymnastics Files Agreement For $425 Million Settlement With Survivors

USA Gymnastics has filed an agreement for a $425 million settlement with hundreds of women who said they were abused by someone affiliated with the sport.

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USOPC Announces Details of College Sports Sustainability Think Tank

The 2020-2021 season was hit hard by numerous collegiate sports cuts. Now, the USOPC has created a Think Tank to build sustainability within college sports.

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Klete Keller, imputado oficialmente por el Tribunal de los Estados Unidos

Keller es acusado de entrar y permanecer con conocimiento en un edificio restringido así como de conducta desordenada y obstrucción a la aplicación de la ley.

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Klete Keller Incriminato Ufficialmente Dal Tribunale Degli Stati Uniti

Klete Keller è stato incriminato dall tribunale distrettuale degli Stati Uniti dopo essere stato identificato nella rivolta a Capitol Hill

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USA: Fondato Il Consiglio Per La Giustizia Razziale E Sociale

USA: Il 28 agosto il Comitato Olimpico e il Consiglio consultivo degli atleti si sono riuniti per discutere di giustizia razziale e sociale.

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USOPC Forms Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice

At a recent meeting, the USOPC formed the Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice in wake of recent movements, which includes some aquatic athletes.

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