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USOPC

USOPC Receives $10 Million Gift to Improve Mental Health Program

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, in partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, has announced that Yucca and Gary Rieschel have committed $10 million in support of Team USA’s mental health program. The donation, made through The Rieschel Family Foundation, is the largest standalone gift in foundation history. “We are immeasurably […]

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USA Shooting

Jim Mitchell Elected USA Shooting’s Chairman of the Board

The USA Shooting Board of Directors elected Jim Mitchell as the new chairman of the board during a February 2023 meeting. “It’s a great honor and privilege to be selected as the chairman of the USA Shooting Board of Directors,” said Mitchell. “I’ve been blessed and fortunate to work with this outstanding organization and many […]

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Veteran Fencing World Championships

2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships Headed to Daytona Beach

USA Fencing has announced the 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships will take place in Daytona Beach, Florida, from October 11–16. The competition will feature the best fencers ages 50 and older from more than 50 nations and will be the first International Fencing Federation event held in the United States since the pandemic. “There’s no […]

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USA Triathlon Foundation

USA Triathlon Foundation Creates Elevate 2028

The USA Triathlon Foundation has unveiled Elevate 2028, the organization’s 2023–2028 strategic plan which outlines the path toward increasing philanthropic support, encouraging a culture of philanthropy and providing a greater impact for donors and members of the multisport community. “Elevate 2028 lays out the USA Triathlon Foundation’s holistic approach to fundraising, from creating and enhancing […]

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Beth Mahr

USA Fencing Hires Beth Mahr as Parafencing Manager

USA Fencing has announced the hiring of Beth Mahr to serve as the NGB’s first parafencing manager. While USA Fencing has had staff members responsible for parafencing in the past, this marks the first time the organization has someone whose sole focus will be on growing parafencing in the United States. “I am thrilled to […]

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USA Triathlon Women’s Series

Events Announced for USA Triathlon Women’s Series

USA Triathlon has announced the 15 women’s-focused multisport events that are a part of the inaugural USA Triathlon Women’s Series, which highlights prominent women’s races across the country for female athletes of all skill levels. “Our sport has always been unique in that the pioneers of our sport established parity from the early days of […]

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Adam Andrasko Wrestling
Adam Andrasko, the CEO of USA Artistic Swimming, is also one of the top wresting referees in the state of Colorado. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz/SportsTravel)

Out of the Water, On to the Mat

Adam Andrasko was outside his house on a recent weekend in Colorado Springs when the father of a local high school wrestling star ran by on a jog. Andrasko, the chief executive officer of USA Artistic Swimming, was wearing a Team USA hoodie, the kind many national governing body leaders tend to have multitudes of […]

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US Sailing Announces Operational Restructuring

US Sailing’s board of directors has announced an operational restructuring of the team leading up to the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. Changes include splitting the duties of executive director into two roles. A head of Olympic operations will focus full-time on this part of the role, while a second position will focus on […]

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2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals

USA Water Polo to Host 2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals

World Aquatics has announced that USA Water Polo will host for the upcoming 2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals. The competitions will take place in Southern California, with the women’s tournament set for June 23–25 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach and the men’s tournament set for June 30 through July 2 at […]

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USA Triathlon Foundation

Four New Officers Elected to USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees

The USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees has elected four new officers. Alex Egan was announced as the board chair. The remaining three officer positions are filled by newly elected trustees who joined the board in 2022 with Audra Mallow as vice chair, Bill Shenkin as treasurer and Reggie Waller as secretary. Egan, who became […]

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