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USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Unveils New Brand at National Congress

USA Gymnastics has unveiled a refreshed look as part of its National Congress ahead of the national championships this week in Tampa, Florida, as part of the national governing body’s evolution. USA Gymnastics President and Chief Executive Officer Li Li Leung revealed the logo on Thursday afternoon as part of her remarks at the opening […]

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USA Boxing International Invitational Set in Pueblo in September

The inaugural USA Boxing International Invitational will take place September 12–15 in Pueblo, Colorado, at the Pueblo Convention Center, bringing more than 10 countries to compete against the top elite boxers in the United States. Countries scheduled to send teams include China, France, Germany and Philippines. Team USA will field multiple boxers in each of […]

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Colorado Springs to Welcome 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week

Colorado Springs, Colorado, will host the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week for the first time in the national governing body’s 96 years of competition. It is the second time a USA Weightlifting national event has visited the state of Colorado, following the Denver-based 2021 North American Open Finals. The competition from June 24 through […]

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USA Table Tennis

USA Table Tennis CEO Virginia Sung Added to USOPC Board

USA Table Tennis Chief Executive Officer Virginia Sung was elected to the board at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday evening, reported The Associated Press. Sung will take over a spot held by former Duke athletic director Kevin White. The AP reported that Sung won election to a board spot over U.S. […]

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Victoria Brumfield Named USA Triathlon Interim CEO

Victoria Brumfield has been named the interim chief executive officer at USA Triathlon effective September 3 as Rocky Harris moves from the national governing body to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. “The USA Triathlon Board of Directors met extensively throughout the past week to ensure consistency and stability during the CEO transition,” said […]

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USA Swimming

USA Swimming Partners With RealResponse Reporting Platform

USA Swimming has announced a partnership with RealResponse, a platform that provides safe and secure feedback, monitoring and anonymous reporting in accordance with Safe Sport protocols. Starting September 1, USA Swimming members can submit anonymously or on the record through text messaging at 888-270-SWIM (7946). To enhance the ability of USA Swimming to gather facts […]

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USA Water Polo
DuPage County (Illinois) will host three national championship water polo events in the next three years.

DuPage County to Host Three Water Polo Championships

USA Water Polo has announced an agreement with the DuPage County (Illinois) Sports Commission that will bring three championship events to the area. The FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park will host the 2022 Kap7 Champions Cup, and its return in 2024, as well as a 2024 USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program National Championship. […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Executive Officer Sophie Goldschmidt stands outside of the national governing body's Center for Excellence in Park City, Utah. Photo via U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Already Thinking Winter With Increased FIS World Cup Events on Tap

It’s over 90 degrees outside and not a cloud in the sky in Park City in late July, so it’s the perfect time to do one thing — talk about skiing. The summer may be offseason but planning is already underway for the upcoming U.S. Ski & Snowboard season. With four additional races on the […]

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USOPC Names Rocky Harris as Chief of Sport and Athlete Services

Rocky Harris, who has been chief executive officer of USA Triathlon since 2017 and overseen the national governing body’s rise in recent years, will join the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as chief of sport and athlete services. In the new role, he will oversee athlete service programming — inclusive of athlete mental and […]

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USA Nordic Sport Names Adam Provost New Chief Executive Officer

Adam Provost, who has spent two decades with a number of sports organizations and properties, will be the new chief executive officer at USA Nordic Sport, the national governing body announced on Tuesday. Provost will begin his role on August 8. Provost has recently led the growth of football both internationally and domestically with roles […]

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