As USA Swimming Grapples With Sexual Abuse, Athletes Cite Lack Of Female Coaches
A former Olympic athlete sued her former coach for alleged abuse and USA Swimming because she says it failed to protect her.
Congressional committees have been looking into the issue of sexual abuse in Olympic sports, with a particular focus on gymnastics. Now stories of alleged abuse are emerging in swimming. Last month, former Olympic athlete Ariana Kukors Smith sued her former coach, Sean Hutchinson, for allegedly abusing her. She also sued USA Swimming and the U.S. Olympic Committee because she says they failed to protect her.
Today, there are more than 150 coaches on USA Swimming's . Almost all are men, most of whom the organization has deemed to have
