Investigation Finds Credible Child Sexual Abuse Accusations Against Olympic Coach Ted Nash

A shocking revelation has rocked the world of rowing as a 16-month investigation has found credible evidence of child sexual abuse accusations against Ted Nash, a legendary figure in the sport. The investigation, made public on Tuesday, concluded that the main accuser, Jennifer Fox, had no motive to lie about the abuse she suffered at the hands of Nash over 50 years ago.

The report by the law firm Shearman & Sterling detailed how Nash, a two-time Olympic medalist and nine-time Olympic coach for the United States, had groomed and sexually assaulted Fox when she was just 13 years old and he was her 40-year-old running coach. The abuse, which lasted about a year, had a lasting impact on Fox, who went on to depict her experiences in the film “The Tale.”

Despite Nash’s widow, Jan Nash, expressing shock and sadness over the accusations, the report corroborated many of Fox’s allegations against him. The investigation did not find any evidence to refute her claims or suggest a motive for her to lie about the abuse.

In light of these findings, U.S. Rowing has rescinded the honors it previously bestowed upon Nash, including the prestigious Medal of Honor. This decision reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a safe environment free of abuse within the rowing community.

For Fox, the report and U.S. Rowing’s actions have brought a sense of closure. She hopes that holding Nash accountable, even posthumously, will send a strong message to those who commit sex crimes against children.

As the rowing community grapples with this disturbing revelation, the future of Nash’s Olympic medals remains uncertain. The International Olympic Committee has yet to clarify the status of his gold and bronze medals from the 1960 and 1964 Olympics.