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Paralympic Swimmer Robert Griswold Permanently Banned for Assault

3/10/2026

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The U.S. Center for SafeSport permanently banned Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold for sexually assaulting an autistic teammate during the 2021 Paralympics and afterward.
Civil lawsuit alleging grooming and abuse, and accusing the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee of protecting Griswold, was dismissed for jurisdiction issues.
SafeSport's CEO emphasized accountability to drive cultural change.
Griswold was temporarily suspended in August 2022 and now faces permanent ineligibility, with the option to appeal.

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The U.S. Center for SafeSport permanently banned Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold for sexually assaulting an autistic teammate during the 2021 Paralympics and afterward.
Civil lawsuit alleging grooming and abuse, and accusing the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee of protecting Griswold, was dismissed for jurisdiction issues.
SafeSport's CEO emphasized accountability to drive cultural change.
Griswold was temporarily suspended in August 2022 and now faces permanent ineligibility, with the option to appeal.