Former athletics coach Vicente Leiva-Modahl, ex-husband of British Olympian Diane Modahl, has been charged with raping and sexually assaulting a child.Leiva-Modahl, a well-known figure in UK athletics circles, is scheduled to appear before a Manchester court on Tuesday to face the charges.
The alleged offences involve a child, though police have not disclosed further details to protect the victim’s identity.Leiva-Modahl was previously married to Diane Modahl, a former middle-distance runner who represented Great Britain at four Olympic Games.Authorities say investigations are ongoing.