Ex-Olympian Stan Wild continued gym coaching after abuse claim
An ex-Olympic gymnast, who denies abusing children, was expelled by the sport’s governing body 12 years after a complaint was first made against him.
Stan Wild, 77, competed at two Olympic Games and later founded a club in York.
In 2008, a woman reported alleged abuse to police and British Gymnastics, but after an inquiry no action was taken.
Mr Wild, who denies the allegations and has never been charged with any offence, was barred after a new inquiry by British Gymnastics in 2020.
Nikki O’Donnell, who has waived her right to anonymity, said she was sexually assaulted multiple times between the ages of nine and 14 at Mr Wild’s club.
She said the abuse included groping and touching her chest and bottom and said Mr Wild would also enter the gym’s changing room when she was undressing.
“He would also kiss me and other girls that I witnessed. He would kiss you on the lips,” she said.
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