Athletics Australia responds to ‘deeply distressing’ allegations

News.com.au - 14/12
Athletics Australia has responded to the “totally unacceptable and deeply distressing” allegations that have been levelled against one of the country’s top coaches.

Athletics Australia has responded to the “totally unacceptable and deeply distressing” allegations that have been levelled against one of the country’s top coaches.

An investigation by The Australian uncovered alleged inappropriate behaviour by pole vault coach Alex Parnov during his two decades working at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).

It has been alleged that Parnov preyed on some of Australia’s best young female athletes and his inappropriate behaviour was kept secret by the WAIS for more than a decade.

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Seven female athletes spoke to The Australian, revealing the alleged inappropriate behaviour they claim to have suffered while being guided by the famed Olympic pole vault coach.

The newspaper’s two-month investigation uncovered texts, emails, documents and vide...
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