Citing health problems, Scott Blackmun resigns as CEO of the USOC

Colorado Springs, Colo. • Scott Blackmun is resigning as CEO of the US Olympic Committee, citing health problems as the reason he’ll depart after leading the federation for more than eight years.The 60-year-old CEO was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this winter, and did not attend the Pyeongchang Games.He announced his resignation Wednesday and Susanne Lyons, a member of the board, will serve as acting CEO.Blackmun leaves the federation amid calls for his departure, including