Be The Best We Can Be
WE'RE BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE ACROSS THE U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT BY PROMOTING A CULTURE OF SAFETY, FAIRNESS, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION.
In a time unlike any other in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic movements, Team USA’s presence at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games was an embodiment of the resilience, humanity, achievement and diversity of athletes and our community.
In all Games, the USOPC and National Governing Bodies are dedicated to fiercely protecting athletes’ safety and rights. Over the past year, we worked together to continue building a culture of trust and creating an environment free from abuse. We also amplified athletes’ voices through efforts such as our reform work with the World Anti-Doping Agency and a groundbreaking rule permitting athletes to demonstrate at events, stemming from guidance provided by our athlete-led Council on Racial and Social Justice. And through our Athletes’ Advisory Council, we gave a voice to athletes’ concerns. With everything we did, we ensured athletes were at the center of all our decisions.
We aim to inspire future generations of Team USA athletes on the road to the LA28 Games and beyond. Through our partnerships with nearly 60 diverse National Governing Bodies and the athletes they represent, the USOPC is uniquely positioned to support Team USA every step of the way no matter the challenges.
The culture of sport is evolving, and we’re dedicated to transforming the Team USA experience so athletes can continue to achieve their greatest potential. We aim to be a leader, both in speaking out when our values need a voice, and in listening to at...
Team USA is the most diverse group of athletes in the world. We recognize the importance of prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our everyday thinking and actions, and strive to create an organization and experience that is as diverse as the...
We are setting new standards of excellence for sports organizations, grounded by our expanded Ethics and Compliance team. We have increased engagement with athletes and National Governing Bodies (NGBs). As we concluded noteworthy investigations, we fur...
As we look to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, we are collaborating with a community of partners — National Governing Bodies (NGBs), collegiate programs, coaches and other stakeholders — to grow and sustain Team USA’s talent pipeline, ...
In 2021, the USOPC partnered with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to continue to bolster good governance practices through trainings, task forces and a new requirement to have 33% athlete representation on boards of directors. Over the course of the year, USA Triathlon and the USOPC worked closely to rewrite USA Triathlon’s full bylaws to not only reflect governance best practices, but to also elevate athletes’ voices.
USOPC NGB services provided critical support for our board during our bylaw restructuring process. They expertly guided us by providing thoughtful analyses and advocacy in a measured, intelligent, humorous and kind way.
NELLIE VINER, SENIOR COUNSEL, USA TRIATHLON
