Overview

• At least three male rowers have faced allegations of rape and sexual assault over the past five years, including incidents in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
• Female squad members and supportive male teammates wore pink vests and white ribbons to protest the club’s handling of formal complaints, which they say were ignored or dismissed.
• Victims who reported abuse described feeling unsafe training alongside their alleged attackers and criticized the club committee for failing to open thorough disciplinary investigations.
• Chairman Pete Bridge and welfare representative Keith Settle reported finding insufficient evidence in one 2023 inquiry despite witness offers, prompting calls for more transparent investigations.
• Leander’s statement emphasizes strict procedures for complaints, an updated code of conduct and a partnership with an external safeguarding provider to protect athlete welfare.