WASHINGTON — In a fiery hearing prompted by the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal in gymnastics, Congress on Wednesday turned a glaring spotlight on the United States Olympic Committee and its failure to ensure the safety of athletes across multiple sports under its watch.
At one point, a Congressman shouted at the committee’s acting chief executive, Susanne Lyons, “You are not fit to serve in this job!”
Ms. Lyons, in the hearing examining how Olympic entities protected athletes from sex abuse, endured repeated questioning from lawmakers about the U.S.O.C.’s longstanding view that sports’ governing bodies — and definitely not the Olympic committee — are solely responsible for the well-being of athletes.