US Olympic Figure Skating Coach Dalilah Sappenfield Receives Lifetime Ban

SafeSport investigation reveals extensive misconduct, including emotional and physical abuse, leading to permanent ineligibility.

Dalilah Sappenfield, a prominent US Olympic pairs figure skating coach, has been banned for life by SafeSport.
The investigation found multiple violations, including verbal abuse and inappropriate sexual comments towards athletes.
Sappenfield's actions reportedly led to severe mental health issues for some skaters, including self-harm.
SafeSport's CEO emphasized the importance of accountability and culture change within the sports community.
US Figure Skating has adopted the lifetime ban, reinforcing its commitment to athlete safety.