Ex-Coach of Muir Faces Three-Year Ban

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Laura Muir Moves Forward After Former Coach Banned for Misconduct

Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir has officially closed a challenging chapter in her athletic career, following the recent suspension of her former coach, Andrew Young, for serious misconduct. The UK Athletics (UKA) disciplinary panel determined that Young engaged in manipulative and coercive behavior, leading to a ban that Muir has now put firmly behind her.

Details of Andrew Young’s Misconduct Revealed

The findings against Andrew Young, who ceased coaching Muir in 2023, are alarming. The UKA panel highlighted that Young disregarded medical advice and displayed inappropriate conduct towards his athletes. Key incidents included:

Driving an athlete at high speeds after a disagreement and leaving them stranded at the roadside.
Pressuring an athlete to compete despite being explicitly advised against it by a physiotherapist.
Threatening athletes with exclusion from training or competitions if they did not adhere to his demands.
Emotionally undermining those who raised concerns about their physical well-being.

Outcome of Disciplinary Proceedings and Appeal

Young faced a total of 39 charges, with the UKA disciplinary panel confirming nine counts as proven “wholly or in part” in September 2024. Seven of these charges were deemed serious, leading to an initial five-year suspension, effective from April 2023.

After appealing the decision, an independent panel reassessed the situation in August 2025. While their assessment suggested a slightly lesser view of the overall gravity of Young’s misconduct, they still corroborated the misconduct findings in full. Consequently, his ban was reduced to three years, but the claims of bias or unfairness were rejected.

Moving Forward: Laura Muir’s Perspective

In light of these developments, Muir expressed relief and determination to move on from this difficult situation. With her focus now on upcoming competitions and her athletic progress, she aims to regain her spot as a leading figure in middle-distance running.

This resolution highlights the importance of integrity and athlete welfare in sports and serves as a reminder of the robust mechanisms in place to address misconduct within coaching frameworks.

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