Former German Olympic high diver Jan hempel speaks about abuse suffered
19 August 2022 |
3:23 pm
A German former world-class high diver has said he was sexually abused by his coach over a period of several years. Jan Hempel said the abuse continued even after he had informed the national swimming federation.
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