U.S. Olympic Committee Chief Resigns in Wake of Sexual-Abuse Scandal

U.S. Olympic Committee chief executive Scott Blackmun is resigning, the USOC announced Wednesday, a move that comes in the wake of sharp criticism of the association’s handling of a sexual-abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics.

In a statement, USOC Chairman Larry Probst cited health concerns for Blackmun’s departure—Blackmun recently underwent treatment for cancer, and missed the Olympic Games in South Korea this month. “Given Scott’s current health situation, we have mutually agreed it is in the best interest of both Scott and...