Larissa Libby placed on paid leave, Iowa to conduct review of gymnastics program

[RedBirdie]

Iowa Athletics to conduct independent review of women’s gymnastics program

Iowa Athletics will conduct an independent review of the women’s gymnastics program, the department said in a release Thursday. “Recently, members of the team and staff brought forward concerns regarding [head coach Larissa Libby], related to the environment within the program. After learning of...

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Iowa Athletics will conduct an independent review of the women’s gymnastics program, the department said in a release Thursday.

“Recently, members of the team and staff brought forward concerns regarding [head coach Larissa Libby], related to the environment within the program. After learning of these concerns, it was determined an independent review of the program was warranted. We are committed to the well-being of our student-athletes and to ensuring that they train and compete in a respectful and safe environment,” the statement read.

 

[Laura722]

Wow. I wonder if this had anything to do with Jerquavia Henderson retiring earlier in the year.

 

[irichluck21]

I had heard stuff about Libby years ago, but there hadn't been anything in recent years.

Doesn't matter which way the investigation goes, she's done at Iowa. No way to recover from this any more.

Hopefully this doesn't effect the team at regionals. They have a few individuals that qualified including Bailey, Larissa's daughter.

 

[nog]

“Recently, members of the team and staff brought forward concerns regarding [head coach Larissa Libby], related to the environment within the program."
--- that part is very interesting.......it looks really bad for HC that staff is coming forward about concerns also

 

[RedBirdie]

Yeah, and I thought it was very notable that Iowa included that detail.