US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
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US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns, according to an inquiry by an independent contractor hired to assess athlete safety. The investigation of U.S. Biathlon was ordered following an Associated Press report that a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the World Cup circuit. Six months after SafeSport's investigation, U.S. Biathlon retroactively changed the criteria for being pre-qualified for the World Cup team — and Reid was bumped off. Athletes interviewed for the audit said the way U.S. Biathlon officials handled the Reid case made them feel powerless and unsafe.

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Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment

The Independent  

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Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Biathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment

Associated Press  

The secretary general of the International Biathlon Union apologized to any athlete who was mistreated during his tenure at U.S. Biathlon while speaking to a 90-minute meeting Tuesday that focused on concerns about athlete safety brought to light by multiple Associated Press reports. I think that’s an incredibly brave and important thing to do,” Max Cobb said in remarks to …

Sexual abuse allegations rock US Olympic & Paralympic committee; employee suspended
4 weeks ago

Sexual abuse allegations rock US Olympic & Paralympic committee; employee suspended

The Hindu  

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee placed an employee on administrative leave Thursday after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, causing her so much distress that she attempted suicide. Rocky Harris, USOPC chief of sport and athlete services, sent an email to U.S. Biathlon national team members to address …

US Olympic & Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

US Olympic & Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations

Associated Press  

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee placed an employee on administrative leave Thursday after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, causing her so much distress that she attempted suicide. Rocky Harris, USOPC chief of sport and athlete services, sent an email to U.S. Biathlon national team members to address …

US officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment and abuse for decades
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment and abuse for decades

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-12-13 10:16 Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the US Biathlon team have been dismissed, ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning medals than holding offenders accountable, according to a half-dozen former Olympians and other biathletes. However, an independent investigation ordered by US Biathlon into …

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, say athletes
4 weeks, 2 days ago

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, say athletes

The Hindu  

Turning a blind eye in pursuit of elusive Olympic medals, athletes say two coaches prey on teenage Maine biathlete, she says, ‘What comes next?’ Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the U.S. Biathlon team have been dismissed, ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning medals than …

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say
1 month ago

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say

Associated Press  

Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the U.S. Biathlon team have been dismissed, ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning medals than holding offenders accountable, according to a half-dozen former Olympians and other biathletes. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say
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US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The women came forward after the AP reported that …

US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
1 month, 1 week ago

US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds

Associated Press  

U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns, according to an inquiry by an independent contractor hired to assess athlete safety. The investigation of U.S. Biathlon was ordered following an Associated Press report that a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the World Cup circuit. …

U.S. Biathlon orders audit of athlete welfare and safety following AP report on sexual harassment
11 months ago

U.S. Biathlon orders audit of athlete welfare and safety following AP report on sexual harassment

Associated Press  

The U.S. Biathlon board of directors has voted to hire an independent contractor to conduct an audit of “athlete wellness practices and team culture” following an Associated Press story that said a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the elite World Cup circuit. The AP reported last month that a U.S. Center …

Sexual harassment on women’s US Biathlon team leads to SafeSport investigation -- and sanctions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sexual harassment on women’s US Biathlon team leads to SafeSport investigation -- and sanctions

Associated Press  

U.S. Biathlon national champion Joanne Reid was sexually harassed and abused for years by a ski-wax technician while racing on the elite World Cup circuit, a watchdog group that oversees sex-abuse allegations in Olympic sports found. SafeSport’s investigation found that Garabik “engaged in a pattern of sexualized behavior” involving Reid, “including sexualized commentary and inappropriate sexualized touching, over the course …

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