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October 7, 2020
Video: First of three panels on diversity, equity and inclusion in gymnastics

USA Gymnastics was honored to welcome Steve Butcher, Wendy Hilliard, Isis Lowery, Jasmine Swyningan Bedford, and moderator Dr. C. Keith Harrison on October 7 to take part in an important conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of gymnastics.

October 7, 2020
U.S. Center for Safesport Launches 2020 Athlete Climate Survey

The U.S. Center for SafeSport wants adult athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement to participate in the 2020 Athlete Climate Survey.

September 28, 2020
USA Gymnastics announces participants for October 7 panel on diversity, equity and inclusion in gymnastics

USA Gymnastics today announced the line-up for the first of three fall 2020 panels focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and bias in gymnastics.

September 19, 2020
Saturday is National Gymnastics Day

It’s National Gymnastics Day! Help us celebrate the sport we love by showing off your skills. Whether you’re in the gym or in your back yard, throw a skill, strike a pose, or simply tell us why you love gymnastics using the hashtag #NGD2020!

September 9, 2020
USA Gymnastics introduces new mission statement and organizational values to guide future endeavors

USA Gymnastics has shared an updated mission statement and presented five core organizational values that will guide future operations.

September 1, 2020
USA Gymnastics shares progress on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

As a follow up to USA Gymnastics’ June 15 statement on racial and social justice, which outlined initial steps the organization is taking to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in gymnastics, USA Gymnastics is pleased to share the following updates.

August 20, 2020
USA Gymnastics Supports the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine’s Position Statement on Sexual Violence in Sport

USA Gymnastics today endorsed and announced plans to support the recently published Position Statement on Sexual Violence in Sport from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).

August 17, 2020
USA Gymnastics Shares Additional Information Around Safe Sport Intake Process

To create greater transparency around the Safe Sport process and build deeper understanding among the gymnastics community, USA Gymnastics has released a document outlining its intake response procedures and the tiered system it uses to assess incident reports.

July 22, 2020
U.S. Sports Rally to Help Sustain Athletes by Announcing Giving Games: A Collaborative Fundraising Effort

Today, a number of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) came together to announce the launch of Giving Games: an effort to support and sustain U.S. sports federations and their athletes on their journey to Tokyo in 2021.

July 21, 2020
NBCSN and Olympic Channel to Broadcast Two Weeks of Olympic Programming

Beginning Friday, July 24, NBC Sports will present more than two weeks of nightly Olympic Games programming across NBCSN and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, reliving more than 100 hours of historic Olympic Games moments from the past 25+ years

July 14, 2020
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Launching Multi-Sport Concussion Education Series with TeachAids

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee National Governing Bodies for 17 sports announced Tuesday that they will be uniting to launch a free multi-sport concussion education series.

June 23, 2020
Statement from USA Gymnastics CEO Li Li Leung on the Release of Athlete A

We are deeply committed to learning from the mistakes of the past and the mishandling of the horrific abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar. In order to do that, we must listen with open hearts to Maggie Nichols’ story, and the experiences of other survivors, so that we can truly understand the impact it had, and […]

March 27, 2020
Update on 2020 USA Gymnastics Events – March 27

With the postponement of the Olympic Games now official, there are a number of resulting impacts to our community, particularly around events that would have occurred this year, that are still unclear. We are working through contingency plans and hope to provide an update as soon as possible.

March 19, 2020
Statement from USA Gymnastics regarding independent investigations

We have recently received a number of questions about the existence and status of independent investigations into the horrific abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar.

February 6, 2020
USA Gymnastics hires Fabrizio as chief communications and marketing officer

USA Gymnastics today announced that Carol Fabrizio has been named the organization’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, effective February 13, and will lead communications, brand, and partnership initiatives.

January 8, 2020
A message to the gymnastics community from USA Gymnastics CEO Li Li Leung

I am very excited that 2020 is now upon us. Not only does it mark the arrival of an Olympic year, but also the start of a new decade. Before leaping into 2020, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the past year.

January 8, 2020
USA Gymnastics hires Kim Kranz to expand focus on athlete health and wellness

USA Gymnastics today announced that Kim Kranz has been named the organization’s first Vice President of Athlete Health and Wellness.

September 13, 2019
2019 National Gymnastics Day is Sept. 14

On Saturday, Sept. 14, gymnasts, gym clubs and fans across the United States will join together to celebrate their love for the sport of gymnastics to mark National Gymnastics Day.

September 12, 2019
A message to the gymnastics community from USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leung

Now that I have crossed the six-month mark in my tenure at USA Gymnastics, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and offer some thoughts.

April 30, 2019
USA Gymnastics statement regarding Dr. Ed. Nyman

Please attribute to USA Gymnastics Dr. Nyman’s employment will not continue due to a conflict of interest, and we will immediately renew our search to identify a qualified individual to lead our sports medicine and research efforts.

March 11, 2019
U.S. Olympic Committee revives Hall of Fame with new induction class in 2019

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the revival of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, beginning with a new induction class in 2019. A new class comprised of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, legends, team, coach and special contributor will be inducted every two years thereafter.

February 24, 2019
Council of the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation meets for first time

Earlier this week, the Council of the new Gymnastics Ethics Foundation held its inaugural meeting on Feb. 19 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

November 5, 2018
USA Gymnastics statement in response to USOC’s letter regarding de-recognition

Please attribute to USA Gymnastics Board of Directors “The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) issued a letter today to USA Gymnastics initiating actions pursuant to Article 8 of its bylaws, which could ultimately result in the de-recognition of USA Gymnastics as a National Governing Body (NGB). This action is in accordance with their bylaws, which […]

October 24, 2018
USA Gymnastics names Child Advocate Shelba Waldron as director of safe sport education and training

USA Gymnastics has named child advocate Shelba Waldron as its director of safe sport education and training. Waldron will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of USA Gymnastics’ safe sport educational programs and training services.

October 16, 2018
Statement from USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Regarding Mary Bono

The USA Gymnastics Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Mary Bono as interim president and CEO.

October 12, 2018
The Honorable Mary Bono has been named interim president and chief executive officer of USA Gymnastics

The Board of Directors of USA Gymnastics (USAG) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Honorable Mary Bono as interim president and chief executive officer of USA Gymnastics effective immediately. Bono will serve in the role until the board identifies a permanent president and CEO.

October 9, 2018
FIG President Morinari Watanabe elected as IOC Member

Today during the 133rd Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIG President Morinari Watanabe was elected and sworn in as new IOC Member.