British sprinter Adam Gemili has left coach Rana Reider as an investigation into multiple claims of sexual misconduct by the American continues. Gemili went out in the 200m heats at last month’s World Championship after running 20.60, well short of his 19.97 personal bestGemili, 28, said the “bad press” around Reider had hindered his performance at last month’s World Championship. Gemili initially stayed with Reider despite UK Athletics withdrawing funding and support for athletes under his guidance until the US Center for Safe Sport’s investigation is concluded. Sprinter Daryll Neita, who accused UK Athletics of “blackmail” over their stance, has moved to a base in Italy, while 400m specialist Laviai Nielsen now works with Austrian Philipp Unfried. UK Athletics has said it is “committed to ensuring appropriate conduct is consistent across all areas without any exceptions”.

Source: The Star August 02, 2022 03:04 UTC