The entire US Gymnastics board is scheduled to resign after the scandal involving sexual abuse of more than 150 female athletes of former team doctor Larry Nassar. Nasser, 54, was sentenced to between 40 and 175 years in prison following a week of testimony of his victims. He has sworn seven numbers of first-degree sexual behavior involving girls 15 years of age or younger. Nearly 160 women under her care have come to face allegations of abuse against her. On Thursday, the USOC Olympic Committee (USOC) gave the ultimatum, requiring members of the Gymnastics board step aside before January 31 or faced with the termination of the national governing body of the sport.
At least five members already had said they had resigned, months after President Steve Penny stepped aside under pressure a result of the scandal.
On Friday, the sporting body confirmed the remaining 16 would also quit.
"USA Gymnastics will comply with the USOC requirements," spokeswoman Leslie King said.
Meanwhile, the scandal has also seen the US Gymnastics announced that they would close down their national team training centre in Texas, where Nassar abused many of his victims.
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