Delaware athletic director takes over the organization at a critical juncture, amid college sports turmoil and with the Los Angeles Olympics looming.

The move comes after a disappointing performance by the U.S. team at the Paris Olympics, with an eye towards Los Angeles 2028.

The person who steered the University of Delaware toward a historic athletic transformation coming this year will not join the Blue Hens on that venture. Chrissi Rawak is leaving her post as UD athletic director after nearly nine years to become CEO of USA Swimming on March 14,