The United States Olympic Committee on Thursday named a new chief executive to succeed Scott Blackmun, who stepped down under pressure in February as the organization faced escalating pressure in the aftermath of the Nassar gymnastics sex abuse case.
The group’s new leader is Sarah Hirshland, an executive with the United States Golf Association.
Mr. Blackmun and the U.S.O.C. encountered heavy criticism after athletes and lawmakers said the organization did not intervene despite learning about possible sexual misconduct by Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar in the summer of 2015, a year before the accusations became public. At least two Olympic gymnasts have sued the U.