The United States Olympic Committee hired a new chief executive on Thursday and will now try to restore its credibility in the aftermath of heavy criticism regarding its lack of protection of athletes in the Nassar gymnastics sex abuse case.
Sarah Hirshland, an executive with the United States Golf Association, was named as the U.S.O.C.’s new leader, replacing Scott Blackmun, who resigned under mounting pressure in February.
Ms. Hirshland did not offer specifics as to how she would bring ballast to the listing U.S.O.C., but said that a cultural transition must continue. “I recognize the challenges ahead,” she said on a conference call.