UNITED STATES
National Public Radio
July 12, 2018
By Bill Chappell
Sarah Hirshland is the new CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, taking control of the organization as it tries to repair the damage from a horrible sexual abuse scandal, in which hundreds of girls and young women were mistreated.
Before being named to the post, Hirshland served as the chief commercial officer for the U.S. Golf Association.
“The USOC is at a critical time in its history and requires an energetic, creative and inspiring leader who is capable of building on past success while making sure that the athletes we serve are protected, supported and empowered in every possible way,” USOC Chairman Larry Probst said in announcing the hire on Thursday.
Hirshland said she welcomed the chance to lead the U.S. efforts for the Olympics and Paralympics, calling it “an absolute dream come true.”
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