Utah Gymnastics Coach Tom Farden Placed on Leave Amid Abuse Allegations

Move Follows Claims of Toxic Environment by Former Gymnasts, Despite Investigation Finding No Severe Abuse

University of Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden has been placed on administrative leave due to unspecified conduct and actions that do not align with the university's values.
The decision comes weeks after two former gymnasts, Kara Eaker and Kim Tessen, accused the program of fostering an abusive and toxic environment.
Eaker and Tessen both reported suffering from severe anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation during their time in the program.
An investigation by law firm Husch Blackwell concluded that Farden's behavior did not constitute severe, pervasive or egregious acts of abuse as defined by the NCAA and SafeSport.
Associate head coach Carly Dockendorf has been named the interim head coach.