The United States Olympic Committee is a federally chartered nonprofit organization responsible for training, entering, and funding the U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Games.
- Founded in 1894 as the United States Olympic Association
- Renamed to the United States Olympic Committee in 1950
- Involved in several controversies over the years, including the abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics in 2018
- The organization has been involved in promoting sports and fitness across the United States, and has worked to promote social justice through sports
The IOC is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and overseeing the Olympic Movement worldwide.
Other countries have similar committees that are responsible for funding and training their athletes, and are therefore competitors to the USOC.
Officially licensed apparel and accessories featuring the Team USA logo.
Training programs for athletes preparing for the Olympic Games, located at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
Opportunities for companies to sponsor Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The USOC is responsible for training, entering, and funding the U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Games.
The Olympic Training Center is a facility located in Colorado Springs, CO where athletes can train in preparation for the Olympic Games.
You can support Team USA by purchasing officially licensed gear, attending events, or making a donation to the USOC.
The USOC has worked to promote social justice through sports, and has recently launched initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in sports.
Yes, the USOC has been involved in several controversies over the years, including the abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics in 2018.