Swimmer Katerine Savard welcomes the establishment of a committee to help female athletes who find themselves in a vulnerable position.
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“It’s a first step, underlined the triple Olympian and bronze medalist in the 4 X 200 m freestyle relay in Rio. There are more women who are likely to experience such problems. We’ve heard a lot about women over the past few months, but all athletes need more support. A lot of women and a lot of athletes have mental problems and need help.”
“I don’t think the wave of denunciations is over,” added Savard. If it can shake things up with these media outings, it will be a good deal.
independent firm
A firm is currently collecting information from swimmers, coaches and volunteers to ensure that the various Swimming Canada stakeholders operate in a healthy and safe environment.
“An independent firm contacted me seven to 10 days ago to find out my reality,” she confirmed. I had an interview, but I don’t know if I’m among the first or the last. We don’t know anything. It’s positive that Swimming Canada is questioning itself. Everything is done anonymously. I wish that this initiative was taken as a precaution and not because of recent incidents.”