Canoe Racing New Zealand has sought to expel two-time Olympic gold medalist Alan Thompson's membership in the organisation following an investigation into complaints he made inappropriate sexualised remarks to athletes. Back in October 2020, Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) received complaints that Thompson had made inappropriate sexualised remarks towards female athletes. "In October 2020, CRNZ received complaints alleging that a CRNZ member, Alan Thompson, had made inappropriate sexualised remarks to female athletes," CRNZ said in the statement. Canoe Racing NZ said it would not be providing further details of the allegations at the moment "out of consideration for the privacy of the complainants". The Canoe Racing NZ Board said the "welfare and confidentiality" of the complainants is of the highest priority.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 24, 2021 23:56 UTC