Search

Listen

News 88.9 KNPR
Classical 89.7 KCNV
Podcasts view all

member station

Subscribe to U.S. Olympics Committee

U.S. Olympics Committee

NPR
The Two-Way
Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman names the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics in a lawsuit this week alleging the organizations hid abuse by disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar.

Aly Raisman Sues USOC And USA Gymnastics, Alleges They Hid Nassar Abuse

Mar 02, 2018
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, claiming the Olympic medalist lost millions of dollars in earnings. Raisman says her priority is pushing for change to protect other athletes.
NPR
The Two-Way
Scott Blackmun, in 2007. He announced Wednesday that he is stepping down as CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee. On the same day, the USOC announced steps it is taking to protect abuse victims.

CEO Of U.S. Olympic Committee Resigns Citing Health Concerns Amid Nassar Fallout

Feb 28, 2018
A USOC statement cited health issues from prostate cancer as the reason for Scott Blackmun's resignation, at the same time it announced new reforms to protect "the Olympic community" from abuse.
NPR
The Two-Way
The "Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA" network, set to launch next year, will focus on U.S. athletes and show live competitions on the path to the Olympics. Here, U.S. athletes pose during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in August.

The Olympics, Year-Round: New TV Channel Will Come To U.S. In 2017

Dec 15, 2016
The Olympic Channel, which launched as a digital outlet after this summer's Rio Games, will become an American TV network in the second half of 2017.
NPR
The Two-Way
The U.S. Olympic Committee has chosen Boston to bid on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics. Committee Chairman Larry Probst is seen speaking last February.

Poll Shows Bloom Has Fallen Off Olympic Bid For Most Bostonians

Feb 18, 2015
Opposition to the Olympics has grown by 13 percent since Boston was chosen by the U.S. Olympic Committee to be the American bid for 2024.
NPR
The Two-Way
The U.S. Olympic Committee is expected to choose which American city will bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Committee chairman Larry Probst is seen speaking last February.

U.S. Olympic Committee Poised To Name 2024 Bid City

Jan 08, 2015
This is a nervous time for officials in Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., the four finalists who want to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
PRXNPRAPMBBC INN