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Swimmer Ruta Meilutyte Exposes Toxic Coaching Environment
5/20/2025
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- Ruta Meilutyte, the celebrated gold medalist swimmer, has bravely exposed the toxic coaching environment under Jon Rudd at Plymouth Leander, marked by bullying. Twelve former swimmers echoed her claims, prompting a 2012 investigation that recommended Rudd's suspension, a decision overlooked by Swim England. In response to these serious allegations, the governing body has vowed to reassess its safeguarding practices.