If the ultimate number falls short of that target or whatever internal targets the
USOC has set for itself expect some second-guessing about the wisdom of its newly reconstituted vision.
USOC chief Larry Probst said Salt Lake City gave the U.S.
Nassar's abuse was a manifestation of the broader failures at USAG and the
USOC to adopt appropriate child-protective policies and procedures to ensure a culture of safety for young athletes," it added.
In a letter to the gymnastics community,
USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said to athletes "you deserve better," and conceded that USA Gymnastics is not able to overcome the challenges it is currently facing.
The resignation of
USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun, who learned of the allegations in 2015 and did nothing, is a first step to overhauling this insular organization.
Susanne Lyons, a current board member, will serve as acting CEO, overseeing the
USOC's day-to-day operations while the search for a permanent successor is underway, the release explained.
winter team, with 10 African-Americans and 11 Asian-Americans, the
USOC said.
Blackmun added: "This investigation will include both USAG and the
USOC, and we believe USAG will cooperate fully."
The
USOC responded with a statement Thursday saying plans to compete in the Olympics, which run Feb.
Others tripped up by the 10-percent rule include the United States Olympic Committee (
USOC), which reported revenue of $336 million, and the $205-million United States Golf Association (USGA).
Olympic Committee (
USOC) kicked off a quadrennial ritual by sending letters to mayors around the country inviting their cities to bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
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