"Nassar, 54, is serving a life sentence for abusing hundreds of young girls and women while working at Michigan State University and as the team doctor for the US Olympic Gymnastics team. "Athlete safety must be at the forefront of everything we do," said Kerry Perry, who took over as president and CEO of USA Gymnastics in December. "USA Gymnastics is on a new path, with new leadership, and a commitment to ensure this never happens again. "Timothy Hinchey, president and CEO of USA Swimming, said his organization "acknowledges and deeply regrets the abuse suffered by children, athletes, and other participants in swimming programs. "Far too many of our nation's athletes have suffered abuse at the hands of perpetrators," Pfohl said.

Source: Egypt Today May 23, 2018 18:00 UTC