USRowing Rescinds Honors for Ted Nash Following Credible Abuse Allegations

A comprehensive investigation found credible evidence of sexual abuse by the former Olympic rower and coach, leading to the revocation of his awards.

USRowing stripped Ted Nash of his honors, including the 2005 Man of the Year and the 2013 USRowing Medal of Honor, after a credible investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
The investigation, conducted by Shearman & Sterling LLP, did not find evidence to suggest the accuser fabricated her story, supporting the credibility of Jennifer Fox's claims.
Ted Nash, who passed away in 2021, was accused of abusing Jennifer Fox in 1973 when she was 13 and he was 40.
The investigation included interviews with nearly 50 witnesses and a detailed analysis of primary evidence, corroborating many of Fox’s allegations.
USRowing emphasized their commitment to the safety and well-being of participants, particularly youth athletes, in their decision to rescind Nash's honors.