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Olympic Coach Rana Reider Files Motion to Dismiss Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Prominent American track and field coach Rana Reider was kicked out of the 2024 Summer Olympics after he was accused of sexual and emotional abuse in three separate lawsuits filed by three female athletes in Broward County, Florida.

September 27, 2024 at 12:58 PM

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Litigation

By Tommaso Baronio

What You Need to Know

The lawsuits accuse Reider of sexually and emotionally abusing his female athletes
Reider's primary argument in both lawsuits is that the claims are time-barred under Florida's statute of limitations.
Reider emphasizes that despite rumors of his inappropriate behavior, both Cunliffe and Proctor continued to train under him for years, paying significant sums for his coaching services

Rana Reider, one of the most famous American track and field coaches, filed a motion to dismiss two lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct.

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