US snowboard coach, rider being investigated for misconduct
Daily MailZHANGJIAKOU, China - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is investigating allegations that longtime Olympic coach Peter Foley took naked pictures of female athletes and that Olympic snowboard racer Hagen Kearney used racist language to provoke a teammate. Former snowboardcross rider Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, a member of the 2010 Olympic team, wrote in an Instagram post that in addition to taking the photos, Foley had made inappropriate comments, and that Kearney repeatedly used the N-word to "intentionally get under my skin." Peter Foley remains as U.S. Snowboardcross team head coach while all recent allegations are being investigated." The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee said in a statement: "We take all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and follow protocols to ensure it is reported and managed properly."
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