British Cycling’s safeguarding team has reached out to Bradley Wiggins following the Tour de France winner’s ‘deeply concerning’ allegations that he was sexually groomed by his coach when he was 13
“We would encourage anybody who has suffered abuse or has concerns about the welfare of others – regardless of when the incident took place – to utilise the support offered both by our trained team at British Cycling and the dedicated NSPCC Helpline, which in turn helps us to ensure that our sport is a safe and welcoming place for all.”
Wiggins, who won the 2012 Tour de France and eight Olympic medals during his career, told Men’s Health UK that he had been groomed when he was about 13 and “I never fully accepted that”.Wiggins said he had been unable to speak to his stepfather because he beat him: “My stepfather was quite violent to me, he used to call me a faggot for wearing Lycra and stuff, so I didn’t think I could tell him.
“Sports coaches hold a great deal of power and influence over the children in their care and can all too easily exploit this trust to groom and abuse them. “It’s common for victims to feel guilt and shame or to even be unaware that they are being abused and some may not come to accept it until decades later but nonetheless the impact can be devastating and long lasting.”
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