Swim Ireland review found no welfare issues associated with Jon Rudd

In an episode of the BBC's Panorama, former Swim Ireland national performance director Jon Rudd has been accused of bullying and weight shaming swimmers during his time as head coach with Plymouth Leander Swimming Club.

Jon Rudd was Swim Ireland national performance director for eight years, overseeing a successful period which saw Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry win medals at the Paris Olympics. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Swim Ireland’s longtime national performance director Jon Rudd has been accused of bullying and weight shaming multiple swimmers during his time in a previous role in England.

Earlier this month, Rudd stepped down from his role with Swim Ireland after eight years to take up a position in Saudi Arabia. Before joining Swim Ireland, he spent 28 years as head coach at Plymouth Leander Swimming Club in England, guiding the careers of many internationals. In a BBC Panorama show that aired on Monday night, 12 ex-swimmers at the club said they experienced bullying, a toxic training environment and controlling food culture while Rudd was head coach there.