US Paralympic swimmer permanently banned over sexual assault allegations

The U.S. Center for SafeSport on Monday permanently banned a U.S. Paralympic swimmer following accusations of sexual assault While the center does not name the athlete in its public database, the case is understood to concern the Robert Griswold ban. The SafeSport Paralympic swimmer ruling stems from allegations that the athlete sexually assaulted a teammate with autism The alleged abuse reportedly took place at the 2021 Paralympic Games and continued for approximately one year afterward The permanent sanction is among the most severe penalties issued by SafeSport, the independent body authorized by Congress to handle abuse and misconduct claims within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement. This case brings renewed focus to the issue of Paralympic sexual assault and the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of vulnerable athletes in elite competition.