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• Olympic welcome

  September 23, 2011 6:37 PM

  The Olympic Rings now greet drivers as they enter the City of Colorado Springs on I-25. A local non-profit group called the Partnership for Community Design paid to have the new logos added to the signs on both the north and south entrances of the city. The signs declare... more »

• State Games' 5K has winners

  July 31, 2011 10:51 AM

  It's the last day for the State Games and the winners for the 5K have already been named. We had a chance to catch up with one 10-year-old runner who was running her first 5K. Her recommendation to other who want to run, but haven't mustered up enough confidence... more »

• State Games enter final day

  July 31, 2011 1:15 AM

  Today kicks off one last day of friendly competition before the 2011 State Games come to an end in Colorado Springs. This year was the first year the games spanned two consecutive weekends allowing for six days of competitive play. Over twenty games will be played today ranging... more »

• Councilman disappointed, hopeful over downtown mural

  July 27, 2011 8:55 PM

  Back in May the Colorado Springs City Council voted to install several signs promoting the city as the "Proud Home of the United States Olympic Committee". The work on a large downtown mural was scheduled to be done before the U.S. Women's Open. That's come and gone, but the mural... more »

• Compete like an Olympian

  July 23, 2011 1:04 AM

  The Rocky Mountain State Games turn ten this year. The six-day competition, which this year, takes place over the course of a two-weekend period, features thirty-four different types of sports. When it comes to economic impact, Mike Moran, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation senior media consultant, says, "This is a... more »

• Car accident victim, son of USOC Media Services Director

  February 13, 2011 10:42 PM

  The man killed in an accident early this morning has been identified as Chris Condron, the son of longtime United States Olympic Committee, Media Services Director, Bob Condron. The USOC confirmed it was Chris Condron Sunday night. Condron died after hitting a retaining wall on Allegheny Drive, in the... more »

• USOC to host national coaching conference

  December 14, 2010 2:34 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced Monday that the 2011 National Coaching Conference will take place in Colorado Springs, Colo., from June 22-25, 2011. Coaches, coach educators and sport science professionals from around the country will gather at the Antlers Hilton hotel in downtown Colorado Springs... more »

• USOC won't create central list of banned coaches

  September 28, 2010 11:51 AM

  The U.S. Olympic Committee will "encourage" but not require sports' national governing bodies to adopt standardized policies to prevent abuse. CEO Scott Blackmun said Tuesday that the USOC would not set up a centralized database of banned coaches to prevent violators from jumping from sport to sport, because smaller... more »

• Sports commentary: The USOC and Colorado Springs after 3 decades

  September 23, 2010 4:32 PM

  It has taken over three decades for Colorado Springs to fully understand the value and the impact for its quality of life, national and local reputation and image that being the hometown of America's Olympic movement and the USOC has created..........now, perhaps our good citizens and leaders will truly embrace... more »

• Job of the Day: USOC Accounting Manager

  August 16, 2010 10:23 AM

  The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has an opening for an Accounting Manager at the USOC headquarters in Colorado Springs. Starting pay is $46,600-$86,500 per year, minimum 3 years of experience. Apply online more »

• USOC inks $24 million sponsorship deal

  June 1, 2010 8:32 AM

  The Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee has reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal with BMW worth about $24 million. The contract will run through the 2016 Games -- and the USOC will receive cash. The Sports Business Journal first reported the contract Monday, which was verified by the Associated... more »

• USOC pays stunning salaries to two CEOs

  May 17, 2010 1:12 PM

  Stephanie Streeter made nearly $1 million as acting CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee in 2009, according to tax reports filed by the federation Monday. The annual report recorded Streeter's compensation at $1.006 million, which included $960,000 in salary and bonuses and $46,000 in benefits. The man she... more »

• Panel suggests USOC increase size of board by four

  March 26, 2010 2:25 PM

  A U.S. Olympic Committee advisory panel recommends expanding the board of directors from 11 to 15 people as one strategy to get more Olympic insiders in on the decision-making process. The panel, led by former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, released its findings Friday. The USOC board will discuss the... more »

• USOC offering dozens of internships

  March 23, 2010 12:06 PM

  If you're looking to change careers or you're a college student seeking direction--the U.S. Olympic Committee currently has more than two dozen internships available at its Colorado Springs headquarters. The internships cover a wide range of careers--from journalism and marketing to sports administration and sports medicine. Click here... more »

• Job of the Day: Benefit Administrator USOC

  March 23, 2010 11:35 AM

  The United States Olympic Committee is seeking a Benefit Administrator at its Colorado Springs headquarters. This employee will be responsible for all benefit administration for the USOC including answering benefits questions, serving as a liaison between vendors and employees, organizing benefit mailings, open enrollment, entering benefits data and updates,... more »

• USOC to tab Blackmun as new CEO

  January 5, 2010 3:36 PM

  Two people familiar with the decision say the U.S. Olympic Committee has turned to Scott Blackmun, a former interim leader for the organization, to become its third chief executive officer in the past 10 months. The two people say Blackmun will be announced as the new CEO on Wednesday. They... more »

• Attack of the killer ice!

  November 16, 2009 12:59 PM

  Watch for falling ice. Seriously! The new USOC building at Tejon and Colorado in downtown Colorado Springs has a sloping roof. Apparently, architects thought it would be attractive. Also apparent--no one thought about gutters. Now that the weekend snowfall is melting, chunks of ice are raining down of... more »

• Streeter won't seek USOC's permanent CEO position

  October 8, 2009 9:18 AM

  U.S. Olympic Committee acting CEO Stephanie Streeter will leave her post within the next five months. Streeter, who took the job when Jim Scherr was forced to resign in March, announced the decision Wednesday, saying she wanted to get back into the corporate world. The announcement comes less than a... more »

• Colorado Springs viewing party for Olympics announcement

  October 1, 2009 9:27 AM

  The International Olympic Committee will decide on Friday where to hold the 2016 Olympics. The United States is touting Chicago, one of four finalists. President and Mrs. Obama are making the case for the USA in Copenhagen, along with Oprah Winfrey. The other finalists are Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de... more »

• Administrative Assistant - USOC

  September 3, 2009 1:43 PM

  Provides executive level support to the Chief of Sport Performance including, but not limited to: Management of Chief's calendar, travel arrangements, contracts and correspondence and coordinate divisional staff calendar. If requested, attend meetings with Chief, take minutes and follow up on action items with appropriate staff. $32,700-$49,000 Administrative... more »