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Coach Andrew Young Banned for Three Years Amid Welfare Violations
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Andrew Young, Laura Muir's former coach, is banned for three years after nine charges.
- UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner says welfare must come first as Young faces nine charges, seven serious.
- Incidents cited include abandoning an athlete by the roadside.
- Muir waived anonymity to support the decision.
- Backdated to April 2023, the ban requires Young to complete athlete welfare training.
