British Gymnastics chief executive Jane Allen to retire in December
British Gymnastics chief executive Jane Allen is to retire in December, despite an ongoing investigation into allegations of mistreatment of gymnasts at all levels of the sport.
Allen told BBC Sport a plan was put together in March for her to retire after the 2020 Olympics, which were postponed because of coronavirus.
She said it is “quite upsetting” for her to leave with the sport in turmoil, but believes it is “appropriate” to allow a new CEO to “move the sport forward” after a decade in charge.
Speaking exclusively to BBC sports editor Dan Roan, Allen said: “This is my decision. It’s part of my retirement plan. I’ve had the support of the board, and nobody else has played a hand in this decision.”
Allen, previously the CEO of Gymnastics Australia for 13 years, added: “While these last three months have been devastating to me, I don’t believe that that should absolutely define the last 10 years.”
Mike Darcey, chair of British Gymnastics, said: “The whole board would like to thank Jane for her dedicated service to the sport.
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