Last week, triathlete Choi Suk-hyeon took her own life at age 22 after years of being sbused by coaches.
BBC reported that she lodged a number of complaints over the years, alleging abuse from her coaching staff. Her complaints were ignored, BBC reported.
Coaching abuse has no place in sports. When reported, it must be investigated. When found to be true, action must be taken.
RIP, Choi Suk-hyeon.
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I was born in Kingston, New York, the second child of Monika Keiper and Matthew McElwain. At age two, I was diagnosed with autism, and I’m currently undergoing therapy to help me have a good life. I have multiple interests, including music and writing. I started writing seriously at the age of 13 by writing poems on Allpoetry.com, earning a nomination for Best Teen Poet. In high school, I went on to write scripts, articles, and stories. Now in college, my ultimate goal is to make the world a better place.
