Former US Olympic gymnastics coach Maggie Haney suspended for verbal and emotional abuse of athletes

USA Gymnastics has suspended former US Olympic team coach Maggie Haney for eight years for verbally and emotionally abusing gymnasts she oversaw, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The ban of one of USA Gymnastics’ more high-profile coaches, which was first reported by The Orange County Register and later confirmed by the Washington Post, takes effect immediately and will be followed by two additional years of suspension.

USA Gymnastics did not immediately respond to Reuters when asked for comment and attempts to reach Haney through the club she coaches in New Jersey were unsuccessful.