Sarah Hirshland
Sarah Hirshland is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), where she has played a pivotal role in shaping policies that govern Olympic and Paralympic sports in the U.S. Since her appointment in 2018, Hirshland has focused on enhancing athlete safety and welfare, addressing issues of equity, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Recently, she was in the news for her part in the USOPC's decision to implement a ban on transgender women competing in women's events, aligning the organization’s policies with a federal executive order aimed at protecting women’s sports.
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Recent news mentions
The USOPC's chief executive officer Sarah Hirshland praised Snoop Dogg's enthusiasm for the Olympic movement.
Snoop Dogg named 'honorary coach' for Team US at Winter Olympics
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Sarah Hirshland, head of the American Olympic and Paralympic Committee, announced plans to install air conditioning for her athletes.
Wie eine Erfindung die Welt verändert hat
Switzerland· 2025-08-13
CEO Sarah Hirshland referenced Trump’s executive order in a memo to the Team USA community.
The US Olympic committee just barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-07-24
Sarah Hirshland is the CEO of the USOPC who communicated about the new guidelines.
Olympia: Das NOK der USA folgt Trump in der Transgender-Frage - Sport
Germany· 2025-07-24
Sarah Hirshland is the executive director of the USOPC who communicated the updated policy to Team USA.
Estados Unidos: Comité Olímpico prohíbe a mujeres transgénero participar en eventos femeninos | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-07-23Sarah Hirshland, the director, co-signed a letter explaining the changes in rules.
USA utestenger transkvinner fra OL
Norway· 2025-07-23
The USOPC provided CNN with a letter from CEO Sarah Hirshland regarding the policy change.
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it will comply with Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
United States· 2025-07-23USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland stated that the organization has an obligation to comply with federal expectations.
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee bans transgender from women's events, citing Donald Trump order | More sports News
India· 2025-07-23