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The U.S. Center for SafeSport has been investigating the former Olympic and World champion since at least January. USA Gymnastics CEO Li Li Leung has been aware of allegations since early February.
Peter Oppergard, who allegedly threw hot water and coffee at skaters on multiple occasions, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
USA TODAY The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating 1988 U.S. Olympic pairs bronze medalist and renowned figure skating coach Peter Oppegard over allegations of physical abuse, according to emails obtained by USA TODAY Sports and two people questioned by SafeSport. Oppegard, a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, allegedly bit a teenage female skater on the arm during a 2013 training session, according to the skater, her mother and a person who was present in the rink and said they saw the bite mark immediately afterward. The SafeSport investigation, which has been ongoing s...