Swimming: Spain players accuse ex-coach

MADRID: A group of former Spanish synchronised swimmers have accused their ex-coach of abusive training methods in an open letter published yesterday. Fifteen synchronised swimmers, who all trained under Anna Tarres, revealed the methods used by their coach in a letter that was published by various Spanish newspapers. “Today we have decided to voice to all the things that, until now, have remained hidden behind all the medals that have been won,” they explain in the letter. “You were either with her or against her otherwise you could say goodbye to your career. Spanish sport must not accept, nor feel any pride, at winning medals at any price.”

Published in The Express Tribune, September 26^th, 2012.