POSTED: Thursday September 17th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Olympic Committee Statements Regarding Passing of NCAA President Myles Brand

Myles Brand has lost his fight with pancreatic cancer.

Stephanie Streeter, USOC Acting CEO
“The U.S. Olympic Committee family is saddened to hear of the passing of NCAA President Myles Brand. He stood out as one of this nation’s most influential sports leaders. He worked tirelessly to transform college athletics and to bring athletic opportunities to young people throughout the country. 

“We admire, respect and appreciate the work Myles did on behalf of Olympic and amateur sport. He was invaluable in championing and ensuring the long-term success of the Olympic Movement by pushing the NCAA and the USOC to collaborate and partner in our efforts to grow and benefit youth sport. His efforts to preserve opportunities for Olympic sport at the collegiate level will leave a lasting impact.

“We extend our condolences to Myles’ family members and his many friends.”

Bob Bowlsby, USOC Board Member and Athletic Director at Stanford University
“Myles was a trusted colleague and a good friend. Through his effort, intercollegiate athletics is much better today than when he assumed the position.  We have particularly made great progress on preparing student-athletes for college and ensuring that student-athletes progress toward meaningful degrees.

“His willingness to work alongside the USOC and facilitate solutions related to Olympic sports programs at colleges and universities is the type of contribution to sport that his career embodied.”   

For more information, please contact the USOC Communications Division at (719) 866-4529, or visit www.teamusa.org.

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