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Tuscaloosa to Host 2020–2021 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has been selected to host the 2020–2021 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships, which will feature the nation’s best run-bike-run athletes as they compete for national titles in three events. Tuscaloosa has served as host for past USA Triathlon events, including the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for triathlon, the 2009–2010 USA Triathlon Age Group […]

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This Week in Team USA: November 19, 2018

Now in its 37th year, the USA Field Hockey National Hockey Festival takes place over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and is one of the longest-running field hockey events in the country. Coupled with a rich history as one of the largest outdoor field hockey events in the world, the National Hockey Festival features U10/U12 Co‐Ed, U‐14 Girls, U16 Girls, U17 Boys, U19 Girls and Adult (men and women) athletes for a three-day event.

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Adam Andrasko Named CEO of USA Synchro

USA Synchro, the national governing body for synchronized swimming, has named Adam Andrasko as its new chief executive officer. Andrasko has a long background in Olympic sports having spent seven years with the U.S. Olympic Committee in a variety of roles and most recently serving as member services director of USA Field Hockey. Andrasko succeeds Myriam Glez, who […]

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USOC Moves to Revoke USA Gymnastics’ NGB Recognition

The U.S. Olympic Committee has taken the initial steps to revoke USA Gymnastics’ recognition as the national governing body for the sport in the United States following months of turmoil at the organization in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. In an open letter to the gymnastics community, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said […]

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USA Triathlon Signs HotelPlanner as Official Booking Partner

USA Triathlon has announced a partnership with HotelPlanner, an online provider of group hotel bookings and individual hotel stays worldwide, to serve as the national governing body’s official booking partner through 2022. “Travel is at the heart of the multisport lifestyle and being able to easily reserve a comfortable, affordable and conveniently located hotel is […]

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Chuck Hodge Named USA Cycling Chief of Racing and Events

USA Cycling has promoted Chuck Hodge to chief of racing and events, a position that will have Hodge lead the national governing body’s support of cycling events, including the USA Cycling National Championships, elite racing calendars, event sanctioning, race director support, local association services and officiating for all competitions. Hodge previously served as USA Cycling’s vice […]

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