🇬🇧 UK Athletics has published the findings of its investigation into coach Andrew Young – who coached Laura Muir until March 2023. Two independent panels reviewed Young’s conduct. Both concluded he committed serious misconduct that fell far below UKA coaching standards. In the first one, the panel considered 33 charges and upheld 9 charges including 7 serious ones. A lot ot unpack in the rulings, but there were instances raised where: he was driving recklessly with an athlete after a disagreement, then abandoned them roadside; claims of criticizing athletes who raised injury concerns; forcing athletes to compete or train despite physiotherapists advising otherwise; closely monitored/restricted one athlete’s nutrition despite them already working with a qualified professional. He was initially sanctioned in October 2024 with a 5-year licence revocation, backdated to April 2023, with mandatory rehabilitative training required before reinstatement. Upon appeal, that sanction was reduced to 3 years and still backdated to April 2023. He will have to complete welfare/medical/anti-bullying training before being reinstated. This means he's barred from coaching under UK Athletics until April 2026 at the earliest. ---- Laura Muir issued the following statement in UK Athletics's release: "I have chosen to waive my anonymity and confirm my involvement in this case. I fully support the decisions reached by both independent panels and I am grateful that the process has been followed through so thoroughly. I want to thank those who came forward and those who contributed to the process — it has not been easy, but it was necessary. Athletics has always been my passion, and I am pleased to say that I have rediscovered the love of my sport and the enjoyment of training and working within a supportive and positive coaching environment. I am now focused on the future, looking forward to the next few years of my career, and putting this difficult chapter firmly behind me.” ---- Here is the full initial case decision: uka.org.uk/wp-content/upload… Here is the full appeal decision: uka.org.uk/wp-content/upload…