Japan Continues To Focus On Athletes’ Mental Health
The subject of mental health is embedded within the Japanese sporting structure in light of the toll a pandemic and Olympic postponement can have on athletes.
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Athlete Protection Reforms
Along with CEO Scott Blackmun’s resignation Wednesday, the USOC announced initiatives regarding athlete protection.
IOC Suspends Russia From 2018 Winter Olympics
As more and more evidence piles up to support a state-sponsored doping program within the nation of Russia, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially suspended the Russian Olympic Committee from the 2018 Winter Olympics while creating a strict process for allowing clean Russian athletes to compete under the Olympic banner.
USOC Announces Formation Of Collegiate Advisory Council
The United States Olympic Committee today announced the formation of a Collegiate Advisory Council to guide and strengthen Olympic sport programming at the collegiate level.
U.S. Olympic Committee Recognizes 2016 Coaches Of The Year
The United States Olympic Committee today announced its annual award recipients for 2016 national coaches of the year. On the…
Congress Approves Bill to End Olympic ‘Victory Tax’
This past Thursday, the Senate approved a bill that will put an end to the so-called Olympic “victory tax”. American…
Katie Ledecky Wins U.S. Olympic Committee Female Athlete of the Year
Katie Ledecky earned the top honors tonight as the US Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Olympic Games.
Congress Proposes Blocking Of Olympic ‘Victory Tax’
What is the bill? The Senate passed legislation just before the beginning of the 2016 Summer Olympics to make any…
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit Award
Members of the Owens family will present the award to Lonnie Ali, who will deliver an acceptance speech during the Sept. 28 ceremony at Georgetown University.
Lochte’s Attorney Says Public Should Judge USOC Sanctions
Ryan Lochte‘s attorney says he will let the public decide whether or not Lochte was treated fairly by the United…
USOC Gives Statement on Lochte Incident; Bentz & Conger Have Left Rio
According to the United States Olympic Committee’s official statement released at 11:19 Brazil time on Thursday night, the Rio authorities have released Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger’s passports, and the two have left the country.
USADA Releases Statement Following Publication Of McLaren Report
In a influx of responses to the publication of the McLaren report which confirms the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia between 2010 and 2014, the United States Anti-Doping Agency has also responded.
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.
USOC Applies IOC’s Apparel & Equipment Rules to the US Olympic Trials
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) sent out a reminder about appropriate apparel and equipment for the upcoming Olympic Trials in Omaha….