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U.S. Olympic Committee to present Team USA Athlete Performance Awards Program

The United States Olympic Committee today announced a new awards program – the Team USA Awards presented by Dow – to recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round.

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USOC program invites fans to purchase gifts to offset athlete training costs

Natalie Coughlin, 12-time Olympic medal winner: “This support is more important today than ever, as there are athletes who have the potential, but not the means, to achieve their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.”

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U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Three New Board Members

The United States Olympic Committee board of directors today approved three new members during its meeting in Washington, D.C. Joining the board in place of outgoing members are Daniel Doctoroff, former CEO of Bloomberg LP; Steve Mesler, three-time Olympian and president/CEO of Classroom Champions; and Kevin White, vice president and director of athletics at Duke University.

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U.S. Olympic Committee creates U.S. Center for Safe Sport Advisory Council

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the formation of an independent advisory council to guide the launch of the…

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Boston Globe: City employees forbidden from criticizing 2024 Olympic bid

The city of Boston has officially ordered its public employees not to “denigrate or disparage” the town’s bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the Boston Globe reports.

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USOC releases first official promo video for Boston 2024 Olympic bid

The United States Olympic Committee officially selected Boston, Massachusetts as the city for the American Olympic bid in 2024, and now the USOC has released a short video hyping their selection.

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USOC Chooses Boston as American Bid for 2024 Olympics; IOC Decision Still 2 Years Away

Boston, Massachusetts, located on the East Coast of the United States, will be the lone American city to vie for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

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VIDEO – Believe in Boston: One Last Push for a Beantown Olympic Bid

The U.S. Olympic Committee meets today to officially select the city for its official 2024 Olympic bid from four finalists.

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USOC Meets Thursday To Select US Candidate City For The 2024 Olympic Games

Representatives from the USOC will be meeting Thursday, January 8th at the Denver International Airport to consider a U.S. bid…

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Hannah Moore’s Two Golds Named by USOC Among 14 Highlights of 2014 Youth Olympics

While the male team continued to struggle in swimming at the second edition of the Youth Olympic Games, held in…

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USOC Names Katie Ledecky One of Top 14 “Team USA Women” of 2014

Katie Ledecky was recognized by the USOC for her accomplishments in 2014.

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US Paralympic Committee Names USC Freshman Ian Silverman As #4 Moment of 2014

Ian Silverman’s World Record swim was named the #4 moment of U.S. Paralympics in 2014.

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The United States Officially Votes to Bid on 2024 Olympics; Bid City Not Selected

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The United States Olympic Committee board of directors unanimously approved a U.S. bid to host the…

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Four American Cities Prepare To Present Their 2024 Olympic Bids To USOC

On Dec. 16, four cities will present their bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the USOC. The USOC says the odds are good that they will be making a bid to the IOC to host the 2024 Olympic Games in America.

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USOC Chairman Expects Vote on 2024 Olympic Bid Next Week

United States Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst said on Tuesday that he is hoping for a vote on whether or not…

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