Athletics Canada bans Desai Williams for life following investigation
TORONTO — Athletics Canada has banned coach and former Olympic sprinter Desai Williams for life for violating the organization’s sexual harassment policy.
The alleged conduct happened in 2010 and prompted a complaint against Williams “from a former adult athlete,” Athletics Canada said Wednesday in a statement.
Athletics Canada said its investigation concluded that Williams “engaged in behaviour that violated Athletics Canada’s Member Conduct Policy by abusing the power imbalance inherent in his coaching position.”
Williams is barred from participating or attending any competition or activity organized or sanctioned by Athletics Canada and its affiliates.