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Noah Lyles decided to race with COVID-19. The USOPC’s CEO is ‘100% comfortable’ with that decision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Noah Lyles decided to race with COVID-19. The USOPC’s CEO is ‘100% comfortable’ with that decision

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said she was “100% comfortable” with Noah Lyles’ decision to compete in the 200 meters after testing positive for COVID-19 two days before the event. “The and the athletes have already taken the measures they deemed appropriate.” According to Lyles, he woke up in the middle of the night …

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US Olympic and Paralympic Committee awards Sarah Hirshland a five-year contract extension as CEO
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee awards Sarah Hirshland a five-year contract extension as CEO

The Hindu  

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Wednesday it was giving a five-year contract extension to CEO Sarah Hirshland in a move that will keep the executive in her role through the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In a letter addressed to the USOPC community, chairman Gene Sykes said Hirshland’s “accountability, transparency, and inclusivity has transformed our organization.” “Notably, she …

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Pathway back for Russian athletes being considered, says USOPC
2 years, 3 months ago

Pathway back for Russian athletes being considered, says USOPC

The Hindu  

Russian athletes who have not been welcome at international events due to the country’s war with Ukraine could soon be allowed back in competition, said the head of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Thursday. “We know that the IOC is beginning to think about whether there’s a pathway back for the Russian athletes,” said Lyons. “I think …

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US Olympic committee head says withholding medals ‘unfair’
2 years, 10 months ago

US Olympic committee head says withholding medals ‘unfair’

Associated Press  

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — The leader of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee called the decision not to award American figure skaters the silver medal they won in the team competition an outcome that is “frankly, unfair to the athletes.” “There’s no question that our team wants to go home with the medals in their hands,” CEO Sarah Hirshland told The …

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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: US Olympic CEO says decision to not award figure skating medals 'unfair to athletes'
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: US Olympic CEO says decision to not award figure skating medals 'unfair to athletes'

Firstpost  

The IOC has determined it will not award any medals from competitions involving Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian figure skater whose positive test for a banned substance Zhangjiakou, China: The leader of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee called the decision not to award American figure skaters the silver medal they won in the team competition an outcome that is …

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Beijing Winter Games: US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law
3 years ago

Beijing Winter Games: US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law

Firstpost  

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it is preparing athletes and officials “unlike any other” amid coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s human rights record. Los Angeles: The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Friday that it is preparing athletes and officials for a 2022 Beijing Winter Games “unlike any other” amid continuing coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s …

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USOPC to educate athletes on global issues ahead of Beijing Games
3 years, 2 months ago

USOPC to educate athletes on global issues ahead of Beijing Games

The Hindu  

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Tuesday it will prioritise educating its athletes on global issues ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics where some could enter the debate about China's human rights record. "We are trying to provide information for athletes across a variety of topics and choices," USOPC Chief Executive Officer Sarah Hirshland said. Hirshland also …

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At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin
3 years, 5 months ago

At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin

Associated Press  

TOKYO — About 100 of the 613 U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s medical chief said hours before Friday night’s opening ceremony. Medical director Jonathan Finnoff said 567 of the American athletes had filled out their health histories as they prepared for the trip, and estimated 83% had replied they …

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Beijing Winter Olympics boycott not the solution to geopolitical issues, writes USOPC head to Congress
3 years, 7 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics boycott not the solution to geopolitical issues, writes USOPC head to Congress

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CEO Sarah Hirshland sent the two-page letter that put a more official imprint on the long-held USOPC stance that Olympic boycotts harm athletes and do little to impact problems in host countries. Denver: A boycott of next year’s Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes training for the games under …

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USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
3 years, 7 months ago

USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution

Associated Press  

DENVER — A boycott of next year’s Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes training for the games under a “cloud of uncertainty,” the head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee wrote to Congress on Thursday. CEO Sarah Hirshland sent the two-page letter that put a more official imprint …

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Listening to athletes, USOPC won’t punish Olympic protests
4 years ago

Listening to athletes, USOPC won’t punish Olympic protests

Associated Press  

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes by announcing Thursday that it won’t sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals stand at next year’s Tokyo Games and beyond. IOC athletes chair Kirsty Coventry said many of those who have provided feedback to her commission “have also recognized the practical question of how …

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