U.S. Biathlon orders audit of athlete welfare and safety following AP report on sexual harassment

FILE – Joanne Reid, of The United States, competes during the women 7.5 km sprint competition at the Biathlon World Cup event in Pokljuka, Slovenia, Jan. 5, 2023. The U.S. Biathlon board of directors has voted to hire an independent contractor to conduct an audit of “athlete wellness practices and team culture” following an Associated Press story that said Reid had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the elite World Cup circuit. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)