IOC Confirms It Will Take ‘Common Sense’ Approach To Tattoos In Rio
Says the IOC, “Standing alone, the Olympic Rings are a great expression of appreciation of the Olympic Games and of the Olympic values.”
U.S. Olympic Committee Hires director of Collegiate Partnerships
Newly created position to focus on preservation and growth of Olympic sport programs at the collegiate level.
USOC Issues Zika Letter To Prospective Olympic Athletes
The USOC has hired two specialists to assist with understanding athlete risk concerning the Zika virus, and has also issued a memo to all prospective U.S. athletes concerning outbreak concerns.
USOC Denies Telling Federations To Consider Not Going To Rio
“We’re taking steps to ensure that our delegation and those affiliated with Team USA are aware of the CDC’s recommendations regarding travel to Brazil,” says USOC spokesperson Patrick Sandusky.
11/17/15 In Briefs: New USOC/NCAA Role, Budapest Honor, Northbridge HS
Read about the USOC’s new Director of Collegiate Partnerships role in this edition of “In Briefs”.
Katie Ledecky Up For USOC Sportswoman Of The Year Award For 2nd Time
Katie Ledecky is in the running for the United States Olympic Committee’s Sportswoman of the Year Award.
Hershey Candy Company partners with U.S. Olympic Committee
The partnership with the USOC will include the Hershey corporate brand as well as some of the company’s most famous product brands, including Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses and Twizzlers.
In Briefs 10/04/15: Fletcher Elevated To Elite, Brazil Waives Visas
The country of Brazil will grant 90-day visa waivers to benefit foreign Olympic tourists.
Charlotte to host the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials
U.S. Paralympics announced the city of Charlotte, North Carolina has been selected as the site of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for cycling, swimming and track and field.
Boston’s 2024 Olympic Bid In Danger of Being Withdrawn
Boston2024 may be in jeopardy as Boston mayor Marty Walsh announced he would refuse to sign any contract that would put future financial burdens on the residents of the city.
Robert L. Wood Joins U.S. Olympic Committee Board Of Directors
The United States Olympic Committee today announced the addition of Robert L. Wood to its board of directors.
USOC relaxes contentious ‘Rule 40’ on athlete marketing during the Olympics
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has amended one of its most criticized rules, “Rule 40,” which restricts independent athlete marketing during the Olympics.
USOC announces Road to Rio Tour
The United States Olympic Committee announced today details of the Road to Rio Tour presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The…
Boston’s Bid for 2024 Olympics Not A “Sure Thing”
With the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision on which city will host the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympic Games…
Dave Denniston Resigns as Resident Coach for U.S. Paralympic Swimming
Swim coach Dave Denniston has tendered a resignation from his post as the United States Olympic Training Center resident coach for…
