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Seeking To Bounce Back From Nassar Fallout, USA Gymnastics Names New President

Li Li Leung, a former gymnastics competitor, will now head an organization in turmoil, as USA Gymnastics seeks to recover from the widespread sex abuse scandal.
On Tuesday, USA Gymnastics appointed Li Li Leung as its new president and CEO.

Updated at 4:20 p.m. ET

The beleaguered USA Gymnastics has named a new president and CEO — its fourth in two years — as the sport's governing body battles criticism that it ignored and even enabled widespread sex abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Li Li Leung's appointment was. She has a long history in athletics, both as a child gymnast and a sports business professional,

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