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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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Mary Bono Resigns as Interim CEO at USA Gymnastics

Less than a week after being hired as interim CEO and president of USA Gymnastics, Mary Bono has resigned her position following scrutiny of her law firm’s role in the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the national governing body. Bono was named interim CEO on October 12 while the search for a permanent leader continues. The new […]

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This Week in Team USA: October 15, 2018

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below is an upcoming event and information on how to learn more.   2018 U.S. Masters Championships Date: October 18‐21 Venue: Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center, San Ramon, California Event description: This event has been […]

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Kansas City Selected to Host 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

USA Gymnastics has announced that the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, for the first time since 1987. The event will be staged August 8–11 at Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. The event determines the men’s and women’s U.S. champions and U.S. National Team for the junior and senior elite levels. […]

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