Former Olympic swimming physio to stand trial for alleged child sex offences
Former Australian Olympic swimming team physiotherapist Peter John Wells, 55, will stand trial on charges including sexual assault and maintaining a sexual relationship with a child, after pleading not guilty in court. The alleged offences occurred between 2002 and 2011 in Brisbane, with some victims reportedly being young female athletes, including two Olympians. Wells, who worked at multiple Olympic Games, remains on bail as the case proceeds to the Brisbane District Court.
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Former Australian Olympic swimming team physio Peter John Wells to stand trial for alleged child sex offencesBy Talissa SigantoTopic:Sexual Offences28m ago28 minutes agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:46amPeter John Wells, 2022. (Supplied)In short:Peter John Wells, 55, will stand trial after pleading not guilty to the sexual abuse of multiple children in Brisbane between 2002 and 2011.Mr Wells worked as a physiotherapist for Swimming Australia at the Beijing, London, and Tokyo Olympic Games.What's next?Mr Wells remains on bail with his case to return to court at a later date.abc.net.au/news/swimming-physio-peter-wells-accused-of-child-sex-offences/106620868Link copiedShareShare articleA former Australian Olympic swimming team physiotherapist accused of sexually abusing multiple children including…
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