U.S. Olympic officials place coach on leave after sexual abuse allegations surface

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has placed a coach on administrative leave following allegations of sexual abuse against a young biathlete. The decision comes after reports indicated the athlete attempted suicide due to the distress caused by the abuse. Rocky Harris, a USOPC official, informed team members about the allegations and praised the athletes for their courage in coming forward. The coach, Gary Colliander, was named in the report, but further details will not be released during the investigation. Biathlete Grace Boutot expressed disappointment in U.S. Biathlon's response to the allegations, emphasizing a need for accountability. U.S. Biathlon's CEO acknowledged the troubling nature of the claims and reaffirmed a commitment to athlete safety.