Olympic coach who sent bikini photo to athlete given four-year ban
Mark Ladbrook, a former Olympic sprinter, has been banned from coaching for four years due to sexual harassment allegations. The National Sport Tribunal found multiple complaints against him substantiated, leading to the revocation of his coaching accreditation. Ladbrook expressed disappointment with the tribunal's process and outcome, claiming it lacked fairness and thoroughness.
- ▪Mark Ladbrook was banned for four years after being found guilty of sexually harassing female athletes.
- ▪He represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before becoming a coach.
- ▪The tribunal substantiated three of five complaints against him and required further training as part of his ban.
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