‘Half my life battling for justice’: Former gymnast wins apology and damages from British Gymnastics
Nikki O’Donnell has been given an apology and compensation following allegations she made against her former coach. Sports Editor Steve Scott reports
A former gymnast who says she was abused by an ex-Olympian has settled her legal claim against British Gymnastics, ITV News can reveal.
Nikki O’Donnell alleges that Stanley Wild touched her inappropriately as a child. Wild competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and later founded a gymnastics club in York, where Ms O’Donnell trained. Wild denies all the allegations and has never been charged with any offence.
On Thursday, Ms O’Donnell – who has waived her right to anonymity – received a written apology from British Gymnastics and payment for damages amounting to tens of thousands of pounds.
However, other accusers have criticised the speed with which British Gymnastics is handling the civil lawsuits filed in the wake of the 2022 Whyte Review, which identified “systemic” physical and emotional abuse in the sport.
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