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'Rubbing on me': More disturbing allegations revealed in Aussie aths coach scandal


Published on 2024-12-16 02:25:26 - Fox Sports
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  • Commonwealth Games athlete Amanda Bisk has come forward with disturbing allegations as Australian athletics' scandal took another horrific turn. Athletics Australia on Friday responded to the "totally unacceptable and deeply distressing" allegations that have been levelled against one of the country's top coaches.

The article from Fox Sports details disturbing allegations against Australian athletics coach Alex Rowe, who has been accused of inappropriate behavior towards female athletes. The allegations include Rowe making unwanted physical contact, such as rubbing against athletes, and sending inappropriate messages. These claims have emerged following previous accusations of misconduct, leading to a broader investigation into his conduct. The article mentions that several athletes have come forward, describing incidents that made them feel uncomfortable and unsafe. The Australian Sports Commission and Athletics Australia are involved in reviewing these allegations, with potential implications for how athlete safety and coach conduct are managed in sports. The situation has raised concerns about the culture within sports coaching and the mechanisms in place to protect athletes from abuse.

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