Zara Hyde Peters will not take up a position as UK Athletics’ new chief executive after allegations made about her husband came to light.
The Times alleges Mike Peters was allowed to continue coaching at a club where she was vice-chair despite being banned from teaching over an “inappropriate relationship” with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Hyde Peters was due to start her role with UK Athletics on 1 December but a review led to a decision to not go ahead with the appointment.
UK Athletics chair Chris Clark said in a statement: “Following recent press reports and significant media attention focused on Zara Hyde Peters, the UK Athletics Board convened a meeting this past Sunday 24 November and discussed the situation fully. Read more