U.S. Biathlon orders audit of athlete welfare and safety following AP report on sexual harassment

FILE – Joanne Reid, of the United States, competes in the women’s 7.5 km sprint race during the Biathlon World Cup event in Pokljuka, Slovenia, January 5, 2023. The American Biathlon Board of Directors voted to establish a ​​to hire an independent contractor to lead an audit of “athlete wellness practices and team culture” following an Associated Press story that said Reid was sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the elite World Cup circuit. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)