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

    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.
    by Amy Held Feb 28, 2018 2 minutes

    Under growing pressure to quit, Scott Blackmun, CEO of the United States Olympic Committee, resigned "due to ongoing health issues resulting from prostate cancer," according to a USOC statement on Wednesday.

    Board member Susanne Lyons will step in as the acting CEO until a permanent replacement is named.

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