Jacobs' coach loses Olympic credentials over abuse claims

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 6 - Rana Reider, coach of Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs, has had his accreditation withdrawn at the Paris Olympics over allegations of sexual abuse.
    Reider, an American citizen who also coaches Canada's Andree De Grasse, had received his accreditation from the Canadian Olympic Committee as personal coach and was thus not part of Team Canada's staff.
    The measure was requested by the World Athletics, possibly at the request of the International Olympic Committee. Reider will now not be allowed to access training and competition venues.
    The situation is not expected to have an impact on Jacobs, who after finishing fifth in the 100m race is now slated to take part in the 4x100m relay. (ANSA).