Swim Coach Banned

Mon., Jan. 5, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

The head of Germany’s swim team was stripped of his accreditation at the world championships for admitting he gave steroids to swimmers when he coached East Germany.

Winfried Leopold is facing prosecution in Germany for his role in systematic drug abuse. He first admitted in 1991 that he gave steroids, then did so again in 1993.

FINA banned Leopold from an official role but said he was free to stay with the team in an unofficial capacity.

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