SIU Athletics Says Investigation Clears Swimming & Diving Coach

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The Southern Illinois University athletic department announced Wednesday the outcome of an investigation into allegations misconduct by swimming and diving head coach Geoff Hanson, clearing him of any wrong-doing.

As reported by ABC affiliate WSIL in Harrisburg, two anonymous athletes shared details in September with The Daily Egyptian student newspaper about alleged abuse and NCAA violations by Hanson. One of the athletes claimed Hanson inappropriately commented on athletes’ swimsuits in front of the team, made sexual comments about team members feminine hygiene, touched an athlete’s inner thigh in front of the team, consistently threatened to remove athletes’ scholarships and went over the maximum 20 hours of training per week, which is regulated by the NCAA, the DE reported.

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