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Group of Olympians call for “near complete” resignation of USOC Board
A group of more than 50 Olympians have called for the “near complete” resignation of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board and senior leadership.The group, who have dubbed themselves the Committee to Restore Integrity to the USOC, issued a press release which urged resignations from the Board following…
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Nassar and Beyond: A Review of the Olympic Community’s Efforts to Protect Athletes from Sexual Abuse
Report on Sex Abuse of Olympic Athletes prepared by the Energy and Commerce Committee, Majority Staff. Read here.
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USA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy after hefty lawsuits over Larry Nassar
(CNN)USA Gymnastics has filed for bankruptcy as the 200,000-member organization struggles to recover from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. From cnn.com
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Mother files federal lawsuit after son doesn’t make varsity team
ST. LOUIS, MO — The mother of a Ladue High School student took her case to the federal courthouse after her son, called John Doe in legal documents, did not make the varsity soccer team and was not allowed to play on the J.V. team. Fox News
Appeals court rules in favor a Team USA swimmer Dagny Knutson in fraud case against Richard Foster
Court rules that OC Judge Theodore Howard used ” “erroneous legal theories.” in granting new trial from Daily Bulletin
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Global Sports Community Joins WSF and Athlete Ally in Calling on IAAF to Rescind Discriminatory Policy
IIn response to the recent IAAF regulations, which openly discriminate against female athletes with naturally higher levels of testosterone, more than 60 athletes in the global sports community have signed on to a letter to advocate for an equitable and inclusive athletic experience for all. The powerful letter has been endorsed by WSF…
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Semenya reign at the top threatened by new IAAF regulations
Caster Semenya’s dominance of women’s middle distance running is under threat following new regulations introduced by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) that will restrict the eligibility of female athletes with high testosterone levels. Inside the Games, April 26, 2018
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Not Enough Olympic Revenue Getting to Athletes
Sponsorship income jumps as IOC report $99 million deficit for 2017