In less than a week, Bode apologized for his comments, he took responsibility for his comments and his governing body took decisive action.
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During the last three weeks ... we should have been reading and hearing about the remarkable stories of athletes attempting to qualify for the U. S. Olympic Team in the sport of skeleton. We have instead heard about serious allegations of misconduct. This story has taken a great deal of attention away from the athletes.Darryl Seibel
These are serious allegations and are receiving our immediate and full attention.
Darryl Seibel
It does matter. Not just to the U.S. Olympic Committee. It matters to the American public. It matters to our broadcast partners. Now, to us as an Olympic Committee, it is not the only thing that matters.
Darryl Seibel
We're very happy competitively with where we stand after the first week. And we've got an exciting week ahead with some high-profile sports.
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What's happening in skeleton that has generated a great deal of attention is the result of very serious allegations, and is being treated as such. We immediately launched an investigation, and the matter continues to receive our full and complete attention.
Darryl Seibel
Our concerns would lie in two areas. One, the lack of communication with an athlete who ultimately will be affected by the outcome of an arbitration, and two, lawyers arguing over medals 14 months after the games are concluded is not good for the Olympic movement.
Darryl Seibel
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